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B.Comm Accounting NUIG

  • 19-08-2016 5:37pm
    #1
    lalabear53
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭


    I received my Leaving Cert results this week and i will most likely receive a place on this course in NUIG on Monday, however i have recently been talking to people who seem to suggest that Accounting and Finance in DCU is a better degree.

    I guess what I really want to know is the differences between this course and the course in DCU.


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  • #2
    mydiscworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭mydiscworld


    Well if you envision an accountancy career after college the key thing is how many exemptions from the professional exams your course would get you.

    Often that depends on which body you go for - CPA, ACCA, ACA or CIMA - and which module options you pick in different years.


  • #3
    lalabear53
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭lalabear53


    I have accepted my course at NUIG and at the open day I was informed that the B.comm Accounting in NUIG has more exemptions than any other course in the country so hopefully I am making the correct decision!


  • #4
    jonnybravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 586 ✭✭✭jonnybravo


    Know people that did both. Both well regarded. Main thing is to get a good degree (1.1 / 2.1) and you'll be the finest.

    Better craic in Galway I'd say so enjoy yourself!!


  • #5
    Hopeful2016
    Closed Accounts Posts: 430 ✭✭Hopeful2016


    lalabear53 wrote: »
    I have accepted my course at NUIG and at the open day I was informed that the B.comm Accounting in NUIG has more exemptions than any other course in the country so hopefully I am making the correct decision!

    It probably has the same number of exemptions as many other accouting/finance courses but it's unlikely it has more (what is more than maximum?). Many courses offer maximum exemptions provided you achieve the required results in the individual subjects throughout your degree.


  • #6
    mydiscworld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭mydiscworld


    Hopeful2016 wrote: »
    It probably has the same number of exemptions as many other accouting/finance courses but it's unlikely it has more (what is more than maximum?). Many courses offer maximum exemptions provided you achieve the required results in the individual subjects throughout your degree.

    I depends which accounting body you go for. Most have an exemptions section on their website where you can check how many exams your course will get you off if you take certain modules


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  • #7
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,098 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    jonnybravo wrote: »
    Know people that did both. Both well regarded. Main thing is to get a good degree (1.1 / 2.1) and you'll be the finest.

    Better craic in Galway I'd say so enjoy yourself!!

    These are two very valid points.
    1. You're at college doing a business degree, its about enjoying yourself. Galway has that for sure.
    2. Whilst you dont necessarily need a 2.1, it will pretty much guarantee you entry into the Big 4.

    Big 4 is probably where you should be aiming and getting your ACA's.

    Nothing wrong than going into industry and getting your ACCA/CIMA/CPA but it can be a tougher route (not as much time off for accounting exams). And if you are already planning to be an accountant, Big 4 probably afford you the widest opportunity. You'll probably need a 2.1 though.


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