QUALIFICATIONS A STRUCTURED PROGRAMME


WITH INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS


tionally recognised qualification and it allows you to combine work with study,” continued Brennan. “The SME department within Deloitte


Now working at Deloitte, Andrew Brennan found the ACCA route to becoming an accountant the right path for him


Medium Enterprise Services department in Deloitte in 2007. “I have recently completed all of my ACCA exams and once I have completed my practical experience I will be in a posi- tion to apply for full ACCA membership,”


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NDREW BRENNAN, audit senior, Deloitte, graduated from Dundalk Institute of Technology with a BA in Accounting & Finance, and then joined the Small to


he said on the ACCA website. “The ACCA qualification provides great


flexibility for students. It offers a strong business and accounting background and enables you to develop the necessary skills needed to become a competent profession- al accountant.” Pursuing a professional accountancy qualification was part of the graduate training programme at Deloitte. “I chose to study the ACCA qualification for a number of reasons; it is an interna-


offers a multi-disciplinary range of servic- es to clients. I have worked on a diverse range of clients and gained valuable expe- rience across a variety of industries includ- ing professional services, credit unions, retail, not-for-profit organisations and trade unions. “My most memorable experience to date is when I worked in a number of Central European countries for six weeks – this was a valuable and exciting experience.” From joining Deloitte, Brennan quickly realised that the structured training pro- gramme in place is tailored to support all trainees and provides excellent prepara- tion for completing assignments. “Deloitte's training programme is very well structured and focuses on developing all the necessary skills to become a profes- sional. The SME department has its own social committee which organises events throughout the year,” he said. “This is a great opportunity to get to know colleagues outside of the working environment. One of my favourite benefits offered by Deloitte is the compressed working week during the summer months; this is where we can take half days on Fridays once target weekly hours are com- pleted.”


ACCA provides a global professional accountancy qualification, with 544,000


// I chose to


study the ACCA qualification for a number of reasons; it is an internationally recognised


qualification and it allows you to combine work with study


students and members worldwide. The flexibility of the ACCA qualification means you can study and work in over 170 coun- tries around the world. Students from any discipline are eligible to register with ACCA and you do not need to be working in an accounts role to start your studies. ACCA has over 8,000 approved employers providing both national and international employment opportunities.


Most Improved Institute


2011 Sunday Times University League Table


NEW HONOURS DEGREE AT IT SLIGO DESIGNED TO FAST- TRACK ACCOUNTING CAREERS


Systems, Keith McManus said that the course is a wise choice for students who are keen to get started in their accounting career. “Our new honours degree has been structured to allow students to receive their degree in three years, with an exemption of one year from the professional accounting exams. “At a time when job prospects are precarious in many professions, an accounting degree offers students an opportunity to graduate with tangible skills that can be easily transferred in many job scenarios. It’s a great job to travel with as well.” IT Sligo was awarded ‘Most


IT Sligo is offering a new three-year Honours Degree in Accounting


A new three-year BA (Hons) in Accounting being offered at IT Sligo provides one of the fastest routes to a professional career in accounting. The course has been designed to maximise exemptions from professional accounting examinations. Head of Department of Information


Improved Institute’ in the 2011 Sunday Times University League Table, which recognised it as a ‘cata- lyst for attracting smart jobs to the region’. The institute is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It underwent a ¤12m development programme in the last year, including the Yeats Library, a technology building and an exten- sion to its sports facilities, including floodlighting and an astroturf pitch.


For more information on IT Sligo see www.itsligo.ie or www.facebook.com/itsligo.


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