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title: NCI Blog | Accounting & Finance
description: Accounting & Finance | Welcome to National College of Ireland's blog! This is where you will find student and graduate stories, advice, tips and more.
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                  - [English Language Requirements](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/What-You-Can-Study/English-Language-Requirements)
          - [Your Country](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Your-Country)
          - [Fees and Funding](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Fees-and-Funding) 
                  - [Fees](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Fees-and-Funding/Fees)
                  - [International Scholarships](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Fees-and-Funding/International-Scholarships)
                  - [Payment Options](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Fees-and-Funding/Payment-Options)
                  - [Cost of Living](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Fees-and-Funding/Cost-of-Living)
                  - [Refund Policy](https://www.ncirl.ie/International/Refund-Policy)
          - [International Support](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/International-Support) 
                  - [How to Apply](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/International-Support/How-to-Apply)
                  - [Confirm Your Place](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/International-Support/Confirm-Your-Place)
                  - [Visas & Immigration](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/International-Support/Visas-Immigration)
                  - [Before Arriving](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/International-Support/Before-Arriving)
                  - [When You Arrive](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/International-Support/When-You-Arrive)
          - [Life at NCI](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Life-at-NCI) 
                  - [Accommodation in Dublin](https://www.ncirl.ie/International/Life-at-NCI/Accommodation-in-Dublin)
                  - [On Campus Accommodation Booking](https://www.ncirl.ie/International/Life-at-NCI/Accommodation/Booking)
                  - [Support for You](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Life-at-NCI/Support-for-You)
          - [Downloads](https://www.ncirl.ie/Students/International/Downloads)
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## [My Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Exchange Experience at Johannes Kepler University](https://blog.ncirl.ie/my-erasmus-staff-mobility-exchange-experience-at-johannes-kepler-university)

 Posted by [Desmond Gibney](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/desmond-gibney) on 25 June 2026

[![My Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Exchange Experience at Johannes Kepler University](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner/Desmonds%20Erasmus+%20Experience.png)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/my-erasmus-staff-mobility-exchange-experience-at-johannes-kepler-university) 

 This is a guest blog post written by Desmond Gibney, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance in National College of Ireland’s School of Business and Social Sciences. 

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## [Back in NCI: Alumnus Eamon Breen Guest Lecture in Accounting & Finance](https://blog.ncirl.ie/back-in-nci-alumnus-eamon-breen-guest-lecture-in-accounting-finance)

 Posted by [Desmond Gibney](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/desmond-gibney) on 01 April 2025

[![Back in NCI: Alumnus Eamon Breen Guest Lecture in Accounting & Finance](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Maybe%20blog%20banner-1.jpg)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/back-in-nci-alumnus-eamon-breen-guest-lecture-in-accounting-finance) 

 Then and now: Assistant Professor of NCI's School of Business, Desmond Gibney with NCI graduate Eamon Breen in 2005 and 2025. We welcome the return of alumni to NCI, either to contribute their wisdom to the next generation of students, or to further their own professional and academic development through lifelong learning. In this blog, NCI graduate Eamon Breen details his experiences in the world of accounting since graduating in 2005, and the insights he wishes to share with the class of 2025. 

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## [Studying the MSc in Accounting at NCI: Xuerui Liu’s Student Story](https://blog.ncirl.ie/studying-msc-in-accounting-at-nci-xuerui-lius-student-story)

 Posted by [Brenda Meira de Azevedo](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/brenda-meira-de-azevedo) on 18 November 2024

[![Studying the MSc in Accounting at NCI: Xuerui Liu’s Student Story](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner/Blog%20Banner%20Image.png)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/studying-msc-in-accounting-at-nci-xuerui-lius-student-story) 

 Looking to kick-start your career in accounting? Discover Xuerui Liu’s journey from China to Ireland, as she decides to take her career in a new direction by studying NCI’s one-year full-time MSc in Accounting and exploring Ireland’s vibrant culture. 

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## [Accounting or Finance: Our Guide to Choosing What to Study](https://blog.ncirl.ie/accounting-or-finance-our-guide-to-choosing-what-to-study)

 Posted by [Brenda Meira de Azevedo](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/brenda-meira-de-azevedo) on 01 July 2024

[![Accounting or Finance: Our Guide to Choosing What to Study](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner/Accounting%20and%20Finance%20Courses%20at%20NCI.png)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/accounting-or-finance-our-guide-to-choosing-what-to-study) 

 Choosing a field of study is a big decision as it can shape your career and future opportunities. At National College of Ireland, we understand the importance of making an informed choice, especially when it comes to closely related fields like Accounting and Finance. 

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## [CAO Choices: Why Denisa Picked Accounting and Finance at NCI](https://blog.ncirl.ie/cao-choices-why-denisa-picked-accounting-and-finance-at-nci)

 Posted by [Andrea Leyden](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/andrea-leyden) on 28 September 2023

[![CAO Choices: Why Denisa Picked Accounting and Finance at NCI](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner/Accounting%20and%20Finance%20Student%20Denisas%20Work%20Placement%20at%20Grant%20Thornton.png)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/cao-choices-why-denisa-picked-accounting-and-finance-at-nci) 

 There is a big deciding factor for students who wish to pursue degrees in accounting and finance which is exam exemptions from professional accountancy bodies. When researching her CAO options, Denisa Mihalute found that graduates of the BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance at NCI could apply for generous exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies, such as Chartered Accountants Ireland, upon completion of the course. 

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## [Why Do a Master’s in Accounting? 5 Reasons You Should Consider](https://blog.ncirl.ie/why-do-a-masters-in-accounting-5-reasons-you-should-consider)

 Posted by [Andrea Leyden](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/andrea-leyden) on 15 March 2023

[![Why Do a Master’s in Accounting? 5 Reasons You Should Consider](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner/Reasons%20to%20Do%20a%20Masters%20in%20Accounting.png)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/why-do-a-masters-in-accounting-5-reasons-you-should-consider) 

 There’s a new opportunity at National College of Ireland for someone who is looking to kickstart or advance their career in accountancy. Our new MSc in Accounting, starting in September 2023, will allow students to fast track their accountancy career by gaining generous examination exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies. This is a conversion course meaning students with undergraduate degrees from disciplines such as computing and engineering, along with those holding related qualifications such as business, can start or continue their journey to becoming a professional accountant by completing this full-time programme. 

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## [5 Benefits of Pursuing a Career in Accounting and Finance](https://blog.ncirl.ie/5-benefits-of-pursuing-a-career-in-accounting-and-finance)

 Posted by [Conor Sisk](https://blog.ncirl.ie/author/conor-sisk) on 20 December 2022

[![5 Benefits of Pursuing a Career in Accounting and Finance](https://blog.ncirl.ie/hubfs/Accounting%20finance%20-1.png)](https://blog.ncirl.ie/5-benefits-of-pursuing-a-career-in-accounting-and-finance) 

 Have you ever considered studying accounting and finance? Accounting and Finance continues to remain a popular undergraduate and postgraduate course in Ireland, with Chartered Accountants Ireland highlighting a 70% increase in those studying the subject at higher level since 2011. 

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