Independent College

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

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The BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance prepares students for a career in Accounting and Finance. The program provides a comprehensive education in the quantitative and analytical skills required in business and in a range of accounting practices. The role of the accountant is placed within the broader business context that is delivered through a range of business-relevant electives.

Both Accounting and Finance are core components of ensuring the success of any business entity. Our degree program provides each student with an in-depth knowledge of the area of accounting and finance as well as practical skills, both of which are essential in the rapidly changing and highly competitive world of business. This in turn then creates a number of opportunities for advancement within a whole range of organisations.

The programme builds on long-established and well-recognised core competencies within Independent College Dublin in the delivery of and highest quality accounting and finance tuition.

In addition, the importance of new and emerging technologies is recognized and incorporated into program content throughout its three stages.

Another important dimension of the program is the International one. With growing internationalization within the business, it is essential that best practice internationally is recognized and incorporated in an appropriate way into degree programs such as this.

Protection of Enrolled Learners

Independent College has the approval to offer students learner protection insurance. Learner Protection insurance is only in place when each student receives their Insurance Policy.’ Each learner should ensure that they receive a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name. Learner Protection insurance is provided by O’Driscoll O’Neil and underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Limited. The learner protection policy provides for a refund of fees as specified in the 2012 Act. In some circumstances, it may be possible for a learner to transfer to a similar program in another provider. In such circumstances, the learner may opt to receive the cost of an alternative similar academic program. Transferring to another program is always only a second option. The learner protection insurance policy is governed by s. 65(4)(b) of the 2012 Act.’

Aims & Objections

Independent College has a history of providing degree programs that appeal to learners and produce graduates that match employer needs. Reviewing the accounting and finance program has allowed ensuring the program will achieve its aims and equally, ensure that those aims match stakeholder needs within a very challenging business and commercial environment.

Following the review process, the overall aims of the BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance were revised as follows:

• To provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the fundamental theories, concepts, and methods of accounting and finance and the interrelationships between accounting and finance and other broader business functions.
• To equip learners with the capability to prepare a range of standard accounting statements for use by management in a business environment, and interpret the business implications of such information.
• To create an environment where learners will be able to work effectively in teams and independently, evaluate critically, think creatively, and communicate effectively with respect to issues in various areas of accounting and finance.
• To provide links with accounting and finance bodies to maximize opportunities for engagement and optimize career development for learners.
• To facilitate the development by the learner of a range of transferable skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.
• To provide learners with the knowledge and foundation to successfully pursue further study in professional or postgraduate programs.

Accreditation

This is a three-year honors degree program that is QQI accredited. Students will graduate with an internationally recognized Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance.