Welcome to the latest newsletter addition. July was another busy month in PAT Business School. Here are some of the events and highlights that occurred during the month.

Excellence in Business Awards 2023

PAT Business School is delighted to be awarded the ‘Excellence in Public Sector Higher & Professional Education in Accountancy and Fintech’ for 2023.

With thanks to our trusted professional and validating partners ACCA Ireland, Technological University Dublin, Compliance Institute, Technological University of the Shannon, Higher Education Authority, Springboard+, IFS Skillnet.


A message to ACCA students…

Congratulations to all ACCA Ireland students who were successful with their recent results. And for those who were unsuccessful – failure does not ever define you – but how you react to it does. That’s why PAT Business School was one of the first Colleges to offer a 100% Pass Guarantee to support students who came up short on this occasion.

Once again, PAT Business School as one of the first in the world to have achieved ACCA Triple Platinum Status achieved Platinum Status with its June (and March) set of exam results, with the top highlights being: 1. Tax PAT Business School Pass Rate at 100% pass rate (global pass rate 53%).2. Advanced Audit & Assurance PAT Business School Pass Rate 80% (global pass rate 34%).3. Strategic Business Reporting pass rate 77% (global pass rate 51%).4. And for the 6th time in a row – our tax lecturer achieved a joint First in Ireland placing – this time with Advanced Tax. Congratulations to the excellent talent of our student Cherie Sue Ling Quah.


ACCA June 2023 Top Placed Student

Congratulations to Cherie Sue Ling Quah, who achieved the joint top mark in Ireland for Advanced Taxation during the June 2023 exam session. Well done from everyone here at PAT Business School.

A special shout-out to Stephen Fennell BSc. MPhil. FCCA, our first-class lecturer, who always goes above & beyond to help students to achieve results like this.


New Course Alert

Navigating Complexity: Implementing DORA for Compliance Professionals

We are delighted to introduce a new course in collaboration with the Compliance Institute – Navigating Complexity: Implementing DORA for Compliance Professionals.

Starting Wednesday the 23rd of August, this short 6-week course will equip you with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of regulatory requirements and effectively implement the DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) framework.

This course will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to adapt, innovate, and thrive in the face of uncertainty – Don’t miss your opportunity to register, with limited spaces available!

Upcoming Information Evening

Wednesday 2nd August @ 6pm

Join PAT Fintech and Compliance Institute for an information evening to learn about our new course, Navigating Complexity: Implementing DORA for Compliance Professionals


PAT Business School Funded Programmes

Did you know that PAT Business School, in partnership with HCI and Springboard+ offer a range of funded courses?

Our 90% funded courses include the ACCA Applied Skills papers (through HCI Advanced Diploma in Accounting + Business), HCI Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Professional Accounting (ACCA strategic professional), HCI Higher Diploma in Regulatory Risk and Compliance and Springboard+ Dipoma in Fintech Risk and Compliance.

Springboard+ courses are designed to help you gain the skills necessary to either obtain employment in industry areas with an increasing need or to upskill in your current job.

Check out our range of Springboard+ Courses & find out if you’re eligible today!


PAT Business School Blog

Check out our blog post, a story about PAT Business School’s First Fully Qualified Springboard+ Graduate, Siobhan Maher.

See just how much studying with PAT Business School & Springboard+ has helped Siobhan’s career, opened a world of new opportunities and enabled her to progress in a job that excites her!


See you next month ..

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