Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Full-time Brochure (International Edition) learn to succeed

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1 Accountancy School Platinum Approved Learning Partner - Student Tuition learn to succeed Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Full-time Brochure (International Edition) Meet our Senior Lecturers. Photographed left to right: Dave O Donoghue, Liam Doran, Sandra Gleeson, Shane O Grady, Michael Bristow

2 About Ireland & Dublin Accountancy School learn to succeed Dublin is the capital city of Ireland which is a small country with 4 million people located to the west of mainland Europe. Ireland is a member of the European Union (EU) which has a population of approximately 800 million people. Dublin is only 1 hour by plane from London and is the location chosen by many global firms. Dublin is one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world. Alive with young people, culture, music, history, art, sport, business, innovation and academic excellence, it is an incredible place to study and live. Why Study ACCA in Ireland? The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants. It aims to offer a global business-relevant qualification to those who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA - the strongest professional accountancy qualification in Ireland: 50% of all professional accountancy students in Ireland are studying ACCA (published on the independent IAASA Report, 2011) ACCA - the global body for professional accountants: there are 586,000 members and students in 170 countries. If gaining an internationally recognised professional accountancy qualification is important to you let ACCA be your passport: study in Ireland and work anywhere! Platinum Approved Learning (ACCA s highest standard of approval): there are four Platinum Approved tuition providers in Ireland, including the Accountancy School at Independent Colleges Large overseas student population in Ireland: you are not on your own, 35% of ACCA students in Ireland are overseas students Employers know and respect the qualification. Many Irish and global employers based in Ireland and abroad offer graduate training vacancies. Visit this link to view the full list Strong exam performances by ACCA students trained in Ireland: of all Global Prizewinners from June 2010 to Dec 2012 seven studied in Ireland

3 About Accountancy School at Independent Colleges Accountancy School at Independent Colleges has been awarded the ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner status, which is the highest academic teaching status awarded by the professional body. The school has achieved over 74 placings in Ireland, in the last eight examination sittings, including three first in the world prizewinners, and has received an overwhelming response from the ACCA student community in Ireland and beyond (see further prizewinner details on page 5). This brochure has been designed for students who, like yourself, are currently living outside of the EU and would like to study full-time for their ACCA exams in Ireland. We trust you will find all the information you need in the next few pages but please contact us if you have any queries. Dave O Donoghue FCCA, MSc, DipIFR Head of Accountancy School at Independent Colleges Why study ACCA at Accountancy School at Independent Colleges? 3Platinum approved Learning Partner - Student Tuition 3State of the art lecturing facilities 3 BPP Learning Media Platinum Approved Materials 3Dedicated staff members who will support you every step of the way (see page 3 of this brochure) 3City centre locations with easy access to all modes of transportation 3Qualified and experienced lecturers 3Extensive lectures/contact hours 3Structured delivery of the course helps maximise probability of passing each examinations 3Thorough coverage of topics covered on ACCA syllabus 3Licensed CBE Centre 3 Extensive use of practice questions including past exam questions 3Easy access to lecturers 3 Exam focused lecture notes 3Modern library and study facilities 3Revision 3Mock exams 3Canteen facilities 3Subsidised car park facility 3Small class sizes Accountancy School at Independent Colleges is a recognised educational institution in preparing students to sit the ACCA and other professional accountancy examinations. The Accountancy School offers full-time ACCA courses at our Dublin campus. 1

4 What our students say Having dealt with Independent College Dublin for the last two years, I am extremely pleased with the quality of ACCA lecturers, and the value and service of the ACCA programme. - Mahbubur Rahman, student Dublin Full-Time Programme Paper Dublin (F/T) F1 Accountant in Business Deirdre McCooey F2 Management Accounting Mary O Brien F3 Financial Accounting Mary O Brien F4 Corporate and Business Law Gary Fitzgerald F5 Performance Management Paul Lydon F6 Taxation Sandra Gleeson F7 Financial Reporting Michael Donnelly F8 Audit and Assurance Christine Sheehan F9 Financial Management Michelle Hourican P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics Shane O Grady P2 Corporate Reporting Liam Doran P3 Business Analysis Michelle Hourican P4 Advanced Financial Management Michael Barry P5 Advanced Performance Management Michael Barry P6 Advanced Taxation Mel Kilkenny P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance Michael Donnelly Accountancy School at Independent Colleges reserves the right to change any details in this brochure. Content was accurate at the time of publication (May 2013). Independent Colleges has an excellent ACCA programme. The lecturers are very professional and competent. All the topics of the course are covered in an efficient manner. Moreover, what I really like most about the lectures is that they are exam focused and give real life examples. I would like to thank my lecturers and overall I am very satisfied with Independent College Dublin. - Sobug Chowdhury, Student Independent College Dublin is central and very easy to get to after work. The lecturers are fantastic and are great at breaking the subject down to an understandable level which is easy to remember in the exam! The revision courses are held at the right time and I liked how they focused on answering the exam questions which made a huge difference when it actually came to doing the exam. - Aisling Kavanagh, Dublin Student and 1st Worldwide Prizewinner, Paper P1 June 2009 Exams My time at Independent College Dublin has been stimulating, laying a strong foundation for a successful professional career. I have been particularly impressed by the accessibility of the staff. The lecturers are a perfect balance of academic and industry professionals who are always willing to help. I would thoroughly recommend Independent College to anyone considering pursuing the ACCA exams in Ireland. - Umar Jehangir, student

5 Register on our Full-time Programme in 7 easy steps: Apply for exemptions (if applicable) and register with ACCA Apply for exemptions and/or register as an ACCA student with ACCA directly online. You can check your entry requirements and exemptions on just select your country and previous qualifications to see your exemptions or entry level. Contact our designated ACCA Full-time staff member with the required documentation 1. Fully completed application form (minimum of four subjects in a year) 2. Two passport size photographs 3. Copy of ACCA registration letter 4. Certified copies of previous qualifications and transcripts 5. IELTS score where English is not first language (minimum IELTS score requirement is 5.5) 6. Curriculum vitae (CV) Roderick Smyth . roderick.smyth@independentcolleges.ie or acca@independentcolleges.ie Phone (0) or +353 (0) Once we receive all requirements on step 2, we will issue you with an Offer Letter Pay your course fees and send us proof of your medical insurance within 30 days of receiving the Offer Letter Total tuition fees must be paid in full and in advance as required by Irish Immigration Authorities. Accountancy School is a Payto-Study Partner, which means all your payments can be securely made! Demonstrate that you have medical insurance. If you do not have medical insurance we can arrange this on your behalf. Simply let us know and we will forward you the forms and fees. Once the requirements on step 4 are fulfilled, we will issue you with an Acceptance Letter and Receipt Contact the Irish Embassy in your country/region to make your visa application Please submit the acceptance letter, course receipt and proof of funds to cover your living expenses for a year (estimated minimum of 3,000 per year). It can take a few months for your visa to come through depending of your country. In the event of a visa refusal your course fees will be refunded (minus a 200 administration fee) Relocate and join your classes! Once you have your visa you can start planning your move. If you need help with accommodation please let us know. We have portfolio of host families and self-catering apartments so we can make the transition easier for you. 3

6 Our Lecturing Team Lectures are delivered by a team with vast experience and unrelenting examination focus. These are sample full-time lecturer profiles: Liam Doran FCCA, FCPA, MBS (Finance) Liam is the Joint Head of the Accountancy School at Independent Colleges. He was previously a Senior Lecturer with Griffith College specialising in the areas of Financial Accounting and Financial Management for ACCA, CPA, CIMA and ACA. He is an immensely confident and popular lecturer. Shane O Grady BSc Shane is a full-time Senior Lecturer with Accountancy School at Independent Colleges in the areas of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Strategy. Prior to joining Independent Colleges, Shane was a member of the Enterprise Risk Services team in Deloitte. Shane has lectured on ACA, ACCA, CPA and IATI courses for the past number of years and he has developed an outstanding reputation due in no small part to his approachability and focus on examinations. Sandra Gleeson FCCA, Dip IFRS, IATI Michael Donnelly FCCA Christine Sheehan BBusSc (Finance), PGDA, CA(SA) Sandra is a Senior Lecturer with the Accountancy School at Independent Colleges and specialises in Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. She has lectured to ACCA, CPA, IATI, CIMA and ACA students since Sandra has an exam focused teaching approach and an ability to simplify the more difficult areas of the subject. Michael has been lecturing accountancy students since 1998 on ACCA and other accounting course. Michael has also lectured for state bodies and other training firms. He has acted in positions of financial controller and director in retail, construction and property development companies since Christine Sheehan is a Chartered Accountant specialising in Finance. She completed academic articles with KPMG and has also worked with Deloitte. Christine has lectured auditing, accounting, management accounting and governance over a 19 year period. An ardent supporter of life long learning for adults furthered by open and transparent communication, she is inspired by the ethos of hard work and determination shown by students from previously disadvantaged or challenged backgrounds. Michelle Hourican FCCA, MSc Michael Barry ND(BS), ACMA, MSc(Finance), AMCT, CGMA Michelle specialises in Business Strategy Financial Management. Michelle has worked with a diverse range of clients from multi-national firms to the public sector. She has experience in the areas of Strategic Planing and Implementation, Business Process, Re-Design, Change Management and IT. She is a member of the ACCA Leinster Network and has presented CPD lecturers. She has had the privilege of presenting an intensive ACCA revision course to final year students in three locations in China. Michael has over 20 years of international lecturing experience, at both professional and academic levels. He joined BPP Ireland in 2003 after returning from a seven year project in South-East Asia. From January 2013, Michael becomes a welcome addition to the professional accountancy lecturing team at Accountancy School at Independent Colleges. 4

7 Our Irish and Global Prizewinners Our students have achieved many Irish and Global-Worldwide prizes over the years. Below is just a sample of our students outstanding performances. View the full prizewinner listing in our Faculty News page at (L-R): Michael Bristow, ACCA Lecturer, Heidi Monahan P5, 1st Worldwide (June 2012), Irena Stozek P5, 3rd in Ireland, 7th Worldwide, Katherine Moore, ACCA Business Relationship Adviser and Professor John Kelly, President of Independent College Dublin (L-R) Dave O Donoghue, Accountancy School, Beibhinn Coman, ACCA Marketing & Communications Manager, Michelle Scott P2 1st in Ireland and Worldwide (Dec. 2009), P5 2nd in Ireland (Dec. 2010) and Liam Doran, Accountancy School (L-R): Michael Bristow, ACCA Lecturer, Melanie Jolliffe F7 1st in Ireland, 3rd Worldwide (Dec. 2011), F9 1st in Ireland, 5th Worldwide (June 2012), P2 1st in Ireland, 3rd Worldwide (Dec. 2012), Katherine Moore, ACCA Business Relationship Adviser and Professor John Kelly, President of Independent College Dublin (L-R) Stephen Noonan ACCA Marketing and Communications Manager, Donna Firth P7 2nd in Ireland, Sarah Jane McHugh P4 1st in Ireland and P1 2nd in Ireland, Dave O Donoghue Head of Accountancy School, Ripu Bevins Accountancy School Programme Coordinator (L-R) Bartosz Tobolski P1 2nd in Ireland and 3rd Worldwide (June 2009), P5 2nd in Ireland and 5th Worldwide (Dec. 2009) with Michael Bristow. (L-R): Michael Bristow, ACCA Lecturer, Abdul Majid, ACCA F9 2nd in Ireland and 19th Worldwide, Katherine Moore, ACCA Business Relationship Adviser and Professor John Kelly, President of Independent College Dublin (L-R) Liam Doran, Senior Lecturer with Niall Murphy P4 1st in Ireland 2nd Worldwide (Dec. 2010) (L-R) Aisling Kavanagh P1 1st in Ireland and Worldwide (June 2009) with Anna Pluta P2 1st in Ireland and 2nd Worldwide (June 2009) 5

8 What Sets our Full-time ACCA Programme Apart? Before you decide where to go to complete your ACCA full-time studies, here are some of the reasons why you should choose the Accountancy School at Independent Colleges: Highly experienced and committed lecturing team 3Our lecturers are exceptional communicators with many years of experience delivering professional accountancy courses 3They have a full understanding of what it takes to pass the ACCA exams and they deliver the classes accordingly driving your attention to those areas which are more likely to appear on the exam papers 3 They can be contacted outside tuition hours by ing acca@independentcolleges.ie ACCA s Platinum Approved Learning Partner status guarantees our programmes undergo regular ACCA audits. The standard guarantees that our pass rates meet or exceed the global average and it is also ACCA s seal of approval for course delivery and administration processes Comprehensive study materials and additional learning support 3You will be provided with the most up-to-date manuals which cover all of the key concepts 3Our tailored course notes are the ideal companion piece your lectures and present the curse material in an easy digestible form 3You will receive printed copies of all your material so you can concentrate on the lectures without having to take many notes 3Full-time class sizes are small to guarantee individualised and interactive training Wide range of papers offered on a full-time basis 3The Accountancy School at Independent colleges is the only college in Ireland to offer ACCA full-time courses for all papers of the qualification Additional support for non-eu applicants 3Dedicated staff member to help you through the registration, insurance purchase and relocation process 3We can look after your accommodation requirements. Host family or self-catering apartment accommodation is available (additional fees apply) 3We are a Pay-to-Study Partner, which means all your payments can be securely made 3If you need further language courses we can advise you on the courses available through International House at Independent Colleges (additional fees apply) 6

9 State-of-the-art Lecture Facilities 3Purpose-built lecture theatres to offer the best in comfort, style and technology 3All our classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, wireless high speed internet connection and the latest presentation technology Fully equipped on-campus library 3The Joshua Dawson Library provides a comfortable, quiet environment in which to prepare for your exams 3A large study room is connected to the library for the busy exam season Social aspect and additional benefits of our ACCA Full-time programme 3Events and trips are scheduled every term 3We are in the heart of a vibrant city centre and offer the perfect location for student life in Dublin; cultural, academic and leisure attractions are never far away 3With our student card you will qualify for student discounts in many city centre establishments including shops and cinemas 3You can also apply for a student travel card and benefit from discounted rates in transport 7

10 The ACCA Qualification at a Glance ACCA qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors. Below is the structure of the qualification. To fully qualify you must: 3Complete (or receive exemptions) 14 paper 3Complete the Professional Ethics Module 3Fulfil the Professional Experience Requirements (PER) Diploma in Accounting and Business FAB Accountant in Business FMA Management Accounting FFA Financial Accounting + Foundations in Professionalism Fundamentals - Knowledge F1 Accountant in Business F2 Management Accounting F3 Financial Accounting +Foundations in Professionalism (Online Module) Diploma in Accounting and Business Fundamentals - Skills F4 Corporate & Business Law F5 Performance Management F6 Taxation F7 Financial Reporting F8 Audit & Assurance F9 Financial Management Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business Professional - Essentials P1 Governance Risk & Ethics P2 Corporate Reporting P3 Business Analysis Professional - Options (choose 2) P4 Advanded Financial Management P5 Advanced Performance Management P6 Advanced Taxation P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance Professional Ethics Module: Online module which must be completed before, at the same time or soon after you are eligible to sit P1. You need to complete it to achieve the Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business and to be granted the ACCA qualification BSc in applied Accounting by Oxford Brookes University Research & Analysis Project + Key Skills Statement submission + Professional Ethics Module ACCA Qualification Professional Experience Requirements (PER) 36 months of relevant work experience 8

11 Key ACCA Dates Exam entry period Closing Date Early Standard Late June session 8th March 8th April 8th May December session 8th September 8th October 8th November Please note: The early exam entry period only applies to students entering for exams online or submitting a fully online initial application Discounted exam fees are available in the early exam entry period The dates only apply to entries for paper-based exams held in June and December and not computer based exams (CBE) You can now enter for the current or upcoming exam sessions ACCA Initial Registration You initial application should be received by ACCA at least 20 days before the published exam entry period closing dates. Your registration and exemptions should be completed online. Visit Contact Us Roderick Smyth International Student Coordinator roderick.smyth@independentcolleges.ie Telephone +353 (0) Fax +353 (0) Dave O Donoghue Head of Accountancy School acca@independentcolleges.ie Telephone +353 (0) Location Contact details for the ACCA: ACCA CONNECT 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G3 8BW. Telephone Fax info@accaglobal.com Accountancy School at Independent Colleges is located at Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. This city centre location is ideally situated within a few minute s walking distance from Grafton Street and St Stephen s Green which are some of Dublin city s key landmarks. 9

12 Accountancy School learn to succeed Full-time Brochure (International Edition)