what are the requirements to be a certified accountant in Ireland?
I want to move to ireland but I’m confuse on how to become certified as an accountant.
I’m currently pursuing a Masters in Accounting and would like to move to Ireland when I’m done. Here in the States, if you’re certified you make a lot more money as well as have more job options. is it the same in Ireland?
Here in the States you need 150 credit hour (B.S. accounting degree) 2 years hands on experience and sit for a 4 part exam. Is Ireland system set up similar to this?
July 10th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Here’s what I was able to find out (I just did the research, I have no clue otherwise):
CPA students are required to complete a minimum of 3 years relevant supervised training. CPA training can be gained in practice, in ‘industry’ or through a combination of both.
To register with the Institute, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
Path 1: Be a holder of a recognised degree, diploma, certificate or professional qualification.
Path 2: Be a holder of a Leaving Certificate with passes in at least six subjects, three of which are Grade C or higher in three higher-level papers. Two of the six subjects must be English and Maths.
Path 3: Be a mature student over twenty-five years of age.
Students taking Path 1 may be entitled to certain exemptions from the CPA examinations on a subject-by-subject basis.
Here are the contact information, hope it all works out!
Contact CPA
Dublin
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
9 Ely Place
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 6767353
Fax: +353 1 6612367
Belfast
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
3 Wellington Park
Malone Road
Belfast
BT9 6JD
Northern Ireland
Tel: +048 9092 3390
Fax: +048 9092 3334