Shannon College graduates of the BBS and BComm from 2010 onwards will be eligible to receive exemptions from ACCA exams. The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a global body for certified accountants. The ACCA award accounting qualifications which are recognised around the world. Graduates of the BBS are eligible to receive up to four ACCA exemptions and graduates of the BComm are eligible to receive up to seven ACCA exemptions. See details below.   For students considering an accounting career, the ACCA exemptions are valuable and much sought after. By choosing the correct subjects, students at Shannon College are well on their way to becoming a certified accountant in the future.

BBS Exemptions:

Students of the Bachelor of Business Studies in International Hotel Management (BBS) who graduate from Shannon College in 2010 will receive exemptions for up to four ACCA papers;

Paper F1 Exemption – upon  completion
Paper F2 Exemption – upon  completion
Paper F3 Exemption – on the basis of taking accredited modules
Paper F9 Exemption – upon completion

BComm Exemptions:

Students of the BComm (Bachelor of Commerce and NUI Diploma in International Hotel Management) who graduate from Shannon College and NUI Galway can receive up to seven exemptions from the ACCA;

Year 1 – Year 3 (from Studying at Shannon College):

Paper F1 Exemption – upon  completion
Paper F2 Exemption – upon completion
Paper F9 Exemption – upon completion

Year 4 (from studying at NUI Galway):

Paper F3 Exemption – on the basis of taking accredited modules
Paper F5 Exemption – on the basis of taking accredited modules
Paper F6 Exemption – on the basis of taking accredited modules
Paper F7 Exemption – on the basis of taking accredited modules

For further information on the ACCA exemptions at Shannon College, please contact the Admissions Office on +353 61 712590 or email info@shannoncollege.com.

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