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ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business

ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business

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The ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business is a globally recognised award at Level 6 equivalent of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The course is targeted at those in employment who wish to reskill or upskill, Returners and those who wish to re-enter the workforce. The programme provides learners with the fundamental knowledge principles, a broad introduction to financial and management accounting, knowledge of business and its operating environment. Finally it introduces the core principles of ethics and professionalism through the use of the Foundations of a professional case study.

Award level: ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business
Course start date: 01.09.2025
Applications deadline: 25.08.2025
Course fee: 100% funded (for eligible applicants).
Find out if you’re eligible on the Springboard website.

 

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Description

Business and Technology

AIM – To introduce knowledge and understanding of the business and its environment and the influence that this has on how organisations are structured and on the role of the accounting and other key business functions in contributing to it’s efficient, effective and ethical management.

Syllabus includes:
1.Leading & Managing individuals and teams
2.Personal effectiveness and communication
3.Professional ethics in accounting and business.

Management Accounting

AIM – To develop knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts.

Syllabus includes:
1. The nature, source and purpose of management information
2. Cost accounting techniques
3. Budgeting
4. Standard costing
5. Performance measurement.

Financial Accounting

AIM – To develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to financial accounting and technical proficiency in the use of double entry accounting techniques including the preparation of basic financial statements.

Syllabus includes:
1. The context and purpose of financial reporting
2. The qualitative characteristics of financial information
3. The use of double-entry and accounting systems
4. Recording transactions and events
5. Preparing financial

The ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business is an open-access qualification designed for individuals looking to start a career in finance and accounting. It provides a very strong foundation for those who wish to progress toward the ACCA Qualification – a Critical Skill Occupation – as defined by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment.

A minimum of a Leaving Certificate is required as well as good understanding of English and Mathematics is recommended.
Those whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate proficiency through qualifications such as IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

In addition to the above, applicants will be required to attend an interview and/or complete a test in numeracy and
literacy as administered by ACCA and PAT Business School to further determine their suitability.

No prior work experience is required, but those with experience in bookkeeping, administration, or finance will find the course extremely practical.

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Phone: 01 835 2963