DEBK - Building knowledge and a career

What does the Institute do? EducationTrainingSupportMembershipRecognition

Chartered Accountants Ireland Longest established (since 1888) Biggest in Ireland – 23,000 members Largest educator – over 6,000 students ‘Chartered’ – internationally recognised professional designation Leading voice of the accountancy profession in Ireland

Accountant?

What could you do as a chartered accountant? Advise businesses and individuals Report for decision-making Manage businesses, solve problems

Competency Based Learning Competence is the ability to perform the tasks and roles expected of a professional accountant, both newly qualified and experienced, to the standard expected by employers and the general public.

Professional Education

Competency Based Learning - DEBK The fundamentals of financial accounting and being a Chartered Accountant rely on understanding double entry book-keeping (DEBK). On a day-to-day basis you will be using double entry book-keeping; it is a core element of your financial accounting exam at CAP1, but also at CAP2 and FAE.

DEBK across the programme

Teaching methodologies Dedicated classes, workshops and assessment preparation Cumulative knowledge expected Making the expectation explicit

FAE

Assessing across the programme CAP 1 DEBK Interim Assessment (CAP1 Financial Accounting) Integrated across CAP2 Integrated at FAE

FAE 2015

FAE Board Report 2015

Leaving Certificate Chief Examiner’s Report 2011

Building fluency Advise businesses and individuals Report for decision-making Manage businesses, solve problems

A Secure Job 98% employment Area where there is a skills shortage

€56,800 €109,00+ Avg. salary of a Chartered Accountant, Leinster region Receive a training wage, through training contract Avg. salary package for newly qualified accountant in industry

Study with Chartered Accountants Ireland (exemptions and entry pathway depend on prior learning) under training contract or flexible route in Practice or Business Study with Chartered Accountants Ireland (with exemptions if you meet the criteria) under training contract or flexible route in Practice or Business Option 1 Direct School Leaver Pathway Secure a training contract in business or practice and study for one year with Accounting Technicians Ireland Continue to training contract and progress study with Chartered Accountants Ireland Secure an Accounting Technician qualification Complete a 3 rd level Degree Study or perhaps work in another industry Option 2 Accounting Technicians Pathway Option 3 Third Level Pathway Option 4 Becoming a Chartered Accountant later Study with Chartered Accountants Ireland under training contract or flexible route in Practice or Business (exemptions depend on the degree and/or Masters) Qualify as Chartered Accountant, then: Work in Business, practice, financial services, public sector, education Work InternationallyStart Your Own Business Optional Accountancy Master after some degrees

Study with Chartered Accountants Ireland (with exemptions if you meet the criteria) under training contract or flexible route in Practice or Business Option 1 Direct School Leaver Pathway Secure a training contract in business or practice and study for one year with Accounting Technicians Ireland Continue to training contract and progress study with Chartered Accountants Ireland Secure an Accounting Technician qualification Option 2 Accounting Technicians Pathway School Leaver Routes

1. Weekends & Block 2. Distance 1. Eve / Weekend 2. Three Day Weekend 3. Distance Eve / Weekend & one block CAP1 and CAP2 Distance Note: Limerick & Waterford operate CAP2 & FAE only Locations- Traditional and Distance

Accounting Technicians Secure a qualification as an Accounting Technician - apply to study directly with Accounting Technicians Ireland. Studies normally take 2 years. Once you have satisfactorily passed the Accounting Technicians Ireland exams you can accumulate the work experience required to qualify and work as an Accounting Technician, or apply to study with Chartered Accountants Ireland. How to apply? Apply directly to Accounting Technicians Ireland – Not CAO

Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeships School-leavers and employers seeking a career in professional and financial services now have a viable alternative to the traditional full-time college route. Applicants are now welcome to get started with the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship, which puts them on the fast track to a career in accounting. They can ‘ earn while they learn ’ and gain valuable experience in major accounting firms as well as small practice. How to apply? Apply directly to Accounting Technicians Ireland – Not CAO

We were delighted to welcome 270 second-level students and teachers from 18 schools across Leinster to our Dublin HQ for a series of talks on what a career as a Chartered Accountant has to offer last February. Join us for our second Dublin schools event, details below: When: Wednesday 1 st March 2017 Where: Chartered Accountants House, Pearse St. Dublin Time: 10:30am-14:30pm Register your school today by visiting or us at