Advice on becoming an Accountant in Ireland

08-10-2018 02:35PM #1

Hello all,

I'm looking for some advice on how a non-Irish resident can become a chartered accountant. The person has a Masters Degree in Accounting and Finances from a Portuguese university, but I can't find much info on how can she take the leap to Ireland and get her qualifications recognized.

Would she need to start as a trainee in any company and do the ACCA exams? What steps does she need to take to become an accountant here?

Any help is appreciated!

adrianw · 08-10-2018 03:23PM

joanabee wrote: »

Hello all,

I'm looking for some advice on how a non-Irish resident can become a chartered accountant. The person has a Masters Degree in Accounting and Finances from a Portuguese university, but I can't find much info on how can she take the leap to Ireland and get her qualifications recognized.

Would she need to start as a trainee in any company and do the ACCA exams? What steps does she need to take to become an accountant here?

Any help is appreciated!

ACCA = Chartered Certified Accountant
ACA = Chartered Accountant.

From a terminology perspective the ACA exams are for the chartered route with ACCA being the certified route.

Difference? None other than which ever one you are a member of, you will think is better.

Steps required. 3-3.5 years approved training and pass a series of exams along with recording experience Which wil need to be signed off by your training supervisor

Advice on becoming an Accountant in Ireland

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