On completion of the programme graduates will be able to: Understand the principles of financial accounting and the main business and accounting structures Understand and be able to apply the principles of double entry book–keeping Be able to prepare a set of accounts Understand the principles of financial management Have the knowledge and skills to deal with most routine issues in personal income tax and vat Have an understanding of the impact of law on business

A high 2.2 undergraduate degree in any subject. No prior knowledge of accounting required. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.