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Advice for an undergrad.

  • 29-06-2017 04:19PM
    #1
    Tcrow95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I recently graduated from Science in Trinity but unfortunately didn't get the desired 2.1. I came out with a 2.2 due to pure lack of interest in the degree and I feel accountancy will be much better for me.

    I was wondering if anyone had any advice from where to go now? I have applied for a PDA in DIT and Griffith and have had an interview for a grad programme with one of the big 4 but I am pretty doubtful about getting a place due to my final year mark.

    On top of that, most Masters in business/accountancy require a previous business degree so that's a no go.

    Thanks a million guys!


Comments

  • #2
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    If it's Accountancy you're interested in, you have a ton of options. After years in Engineering, I went with the CPA.

    I passed the Formation 1 exams and now I am working full time in practice. Granted, the wages are less than half of what I made in Software Development, but that's to be expected as a trainee. When I complete all the exams, I may go on to do a level 8 honors in Applied Accounting.

    You could always look into Accounting Technicians Ireland and other bodies such as the CAI and the ACCA.


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