BA (Hons) in Accounting
Course code: WD084

What is Accounting?

Accounting is a stimulating and challenging business function concerned with the collection, analysis and reporting of information to the owners and managers of a business and other interested parties such as lending institutions and Government.

What is the BA (Hons) in Accounting course?

The BA in Accounting is a three year degree course that prepares students mainly for careers in accountancy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BA (Hons) in Accounting may work in business or as trainee accountants or teachers following further study.

To qualify as a professional accountant the graduate may opt to study for the accountancy examinations of one of the main accounting bodies while working in the accounting area. To qualify as a business teacher graduates must complete a Higher Diploma in Education.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship

The PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship is awarded at the end of year one and is based on final examination results and an interview.

Follow on Study

Masters of Business in Accountancy

Course Outline

Semester 1	Semester 2
Basic Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Principles of Microeconomics Introduction to IT Introduction to Management Professional Written Communication	Financial Accounting Management Accounting Techniques Microeconomics Statistics and Mathematics Organisational Behaviour HRM in a Work Context
Semester 3	Semester 4
Financial Reporting Man. Acc. Decision Making Accounting Information Systems Introduction to Company Law The Macroeconomic Environment Professional Oral Communication	Applied Financial Reporting Man. Acc. Performance Measurement Accounting Information Systems 2 Company Law The Global Economy Financial Services Marketing
Semester 5	Semester 6
Advanced Financial Accounting Business Finance Business Strategy Advanced Business IT Income Tax  Choose one of the following electives Auditing Theory     Internal Audit Theory Marketing Environment Analysis Applied Critical Thinking	Advanced Management Accounting Applied Finance Corporate Strategy Strategic MIS Taxation Choose one of the following electives Auditing Practice Internal Audit Practice Managing the Marketing Mix Skills for Accounting Professionals

 

Course Facts

Course Title: BA (Hons) in Accounting
Course Code: WD084
Course Level: 8
Duration: 3 years

Course Entry

Leaving Certificate requirements:

• Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
• Total number at higher level grade C or better (Honours): 2

Required Subjects:

• English/Irish: OC3/HD3
• Mathematics: OC3/HD3

For further information

Course Leader: Peggy Caffrey, BComm, FCMA
Ph: 051 845622
Email: pcaffrey@wit.ie

Recent Entry Points

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009
Minimum Points	325	335	335	320

See also

• WIT Admissions Office