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FAQ... Accountancy

Wondering what the difference is between Certified and Chartered? Like to know more about some of the different companies? The following links should help.

The Careers Information Room also has reference material that might just help you decide which to choose i.e., in the Occupations Section (the yellow files) you will find the Financial Services jobs under J.

Accountancy Specialisms

Chartered: Professional body: Chartered Accountants Ireland
Exemptions for professional exams available on website (see menu on left) - persons who graduate with a degree of 2.ii honours or better, must meet the criteria, pass all without compensation. .

Management: Professional body: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants [CIMA]
Exemptions for professional exams link from homepage above.

Certified: Professional body: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA]
Read their overview of the professional qualification here and search exemptions.

Public: Professional body: Certified Public Accountants [CPA]
Exemptions for professional exams from homepage above.

Where do I find out who's recruiting?

Careers Connect (see menu left) advertises both current vacancies and firms looking to take on graduates.

Come to our Graduate Jobs Fair in October to ask questions of the companies attending. A list of exhibitors will appear on our website.

Pick up a copy of gradireland or gradireland Finance from mid October.

The CAI has the following advice for students: “Students are advised to make direct contact with firms, as early as possible, listed in Opportunities in Accounting which have indicated to the Institute that they will have vacancies for students”. See their Training Vacancies for details of opportunities.

How do I apply to one of the 'Big 4' accountancy firms?

Apply online and the closing date for NUI Galway students is usually early October.

Deloitte

Ernst & Young

KPMG

PricewaterhouseCooper

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I need help applying

Attend a free Careers seminar e.g., Big 4 Accountancy Firms - Application Process, CV and Interview workshops and more.

Book a 15 minute appointment through Careers connect.

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Career Development Centre
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 493589, Fax: +353 (0)91 494570
This page was last updated Tuesday, July 31, 2012