Accounting

Name: The Dublin Academy of Education
Address: Stillorgan Plaza, Lower Kilmacud Rd, Co. Dublin, Blackrock, A94 H0X7, IE
Telephone: +353 1 442 4442

6th Year

Weekly Grind

On-Site

Online Live-Stream

Our Leaving Cert Accounting grinds focus on teaching students the necessary skills and techniques which are essential in order to excel in the State Exam. As a Grinds student, you will also have access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

Teachers:

Don Tierney Annmarie Sheahan

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Maximise your potential with our Weekly Grinds! Proven to help students achieve top marks, our expert-led sessions give students the best chance at state exam success.

Improve Your Grades

Exam Focus

Exam Technique

Access Class Recordings

H1 Study Notes

How These Grinds Will Help You

Improve Your Grades: Our Grinds are specifically designed to improve performance in the State Exams. Students who attend our Grinds see an improvement of 23 CAO points on average.

Exam Focus: We will cover the key points in every topic on the course curriculum with a specific focus on the material most likely to appear on the exam.

Exam Technique: We will show you the standard of question that you will be expected to answer in the exam and how to ensure you get all of the marks on offer.

Access Class Recordings: As a Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

H1 Study Notes: You will work from specially designed, exam–focused notes and sample questions, with fully worked solutions which will be an invaluable study resource.

Meet Your Accounting Teachers

Don Tierney

Don Tierney has 20 years of experience in teaching Accounting. Prior to that, he spent two years working as an Accountant. He has a wide range of teaching experience in the subject. Confidence is instilled in his students as the students receive constant guidance and encouragement on how to earn top marks in their exams. He shares with the student’s exam techniques and equally as important, the most frequent and highly avoidable mistakes and over the years a high percentage of his students go on to study Accounting at Third level.

Annmarie Sheahan

Annmarie Sheahan graduated from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick with a degree in Education, Accounting, and Business. With over five years of teaching experience, Annmarie has developed a dynamic and student-centered approach to education, which she honed while working in a previous grind school. Her teaching style incorporates key methodologies such as scaffolding, engaging students in active learning, fostering strong communication skills, and emphasizing the importance of assessment and critical thinking.

Annmarie believes that education should empower students, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed academically. She is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Encouraging students to take ownership of their learning journey, Annmarie helps them build confidence through her previous experience as an examiner with the SEC.

Through her commitment to continuous improvement and her passion for teaching, Annmarie aims to inspire her students to become lifelong learners. She understands the importance of adapting her teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of her students, ensuring that each one is challenged and supported in their educational pursuits. Annmarie’s expertise in both the subjects she teaches and the methods she employs make her an invaluable educator.

What Our Accounting Grinds Cover

Over the course of these Leaving Cert Accounting grinds, you will cover all topics of the Leaving Cert course.

Initially, the focus will be on Final Accounts, a question that comes up every year and is worth 30%. The concepts and strategies of Final accounts will assist your understanding of the following topics; Incomplete records, Tabular Statements, Published accounts, Club accounts and Service firm accounts.

Interpretation of Accounts is a question that has come up every single year and is worth 25%. This topic will be covered in great detail early on in the year. The teacher with 20 years experience will focus on strategies for you to obtain the maximum amount of marks in the Leaving Cert Accounting exam.

There will be a big focus on time management and highlighting common mistakes made by students. In each Topic covered, you will receive exam-focused notes outlining methods to aid understanding and help improve time management. These notes will also include numerous past exam questions and solutions. Revision on topics likely to appear on the exam according to past trends will cover the majority of the second half of the year. This will ensure that you feel well prepared for their Leaving Cert Accounting exam.

The following topics will be covered:

Club Accounts

Service Firms

Farm Accounts

Incomplete Records

Cash Budgeting

Product Costing

Tabular Statements

Ratio Analysis

Marginal Costing

Flexible Budgeting

Production Budgeting

Depreciation / Revaluation

Control Accounts

Cash Flow Statements

Suspense

Published Accounts

Final Accounts

Grinds Fees

Buy One Grind & Unlock 50% Off All Additional Grinds. (This Offer Extends to Siblings too! )

When Paid in Full

1st Subject

€1,099

Total: €1,099

2nd Subject

€549

Total: €1,648

3rd Subject

€549

Total: €2,197

4th Subject

€549

Total: €2,746

5th Subject

€549

Total: €3,295

6th Subject

€549

Total: €3,844

Where can you attend these grinds?

Our live, interactive grinds are available in two formats, both designed to offer you full engagement and access to top-quality instruction

In-Person: Join us in person at our Blackrock location for classroom-based grinds.

Online: Attend our grinds online, from anywhere in Ireland, with fully interactive live-streamed classes.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll be able to ask questions and interact with our teachers throughout each session. All classes come with our renowned Dublin Academy study notes. If you attend via live-stream, we’ll post the notes to your home at no extra charge. As a Grinds student, you will also have access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

Our Leaving Cert grinds focus on what's essential for the exams. Our teachers cut through the unnecessary material to concentrate solely on the core content, helping you maximize your exam performance.

What is the schedule for grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 1st September 2025.

Please note, classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 27th October- classes resume Monday 3rd November 2025
Monday 16th February – classes resume Monday 23rd February 2026

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 8th December 2025 – classes resume on Monday 5th January 2026

Easter Holidays:
Monday 30th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Final Classes:
Saturday 16th May 2026

Please note that on bank holidays, our classes will not run in person or online live-stream. Instead, we’ll provide a high-quality recorded session that you can watch at your convenience. Thank you for your understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 1st September 2025.

Please note, classes will NOT be held on the following dates:

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 27th October- classes resume Monday 3rd November 2025
Monday 16th February – classes resume Monday 23rd February 2026

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 8th December 2025 – classes resume on Monday 5th January 2026

Easter Holidays:
Monday 30th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Final Classes:
Saturday 16th May 2026

Can students ask questions in grinds?

Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending grinds in person or online via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.

How long are the grinds?

Leaving Cert weekly grinds are 75 minutes in duration. Junior Cert grinds are 60 minutes in duration.

Can I get recordings of the grinds?

As a Grinds student, you will have full access to the archive of class recordings, meaning you will never miss a class.

Can I change my choice of subject for my grind during the year?

Yes, however, please note that an administration charge of €25 will apply if a student decides to change their choice of subject during the year.

How do I access my live-streamed grinds and recordings?

You will access your live-streamed grinds and recrodings via our online learning management system, DASH (Dublin Academy School Hub). We will send you login details for this platform in advance of your grind.

If I opt for live-streamed grinds, how do I get my study notes?

Your study notes will be posted to your house free of charge in advance of your live-streamed grinds commencing. Please note, study notes will take up to 3 working days to arrive from the time of booking.

Can I try out the weekly grinds for free before signing up?

Yes, all students can attend a free trial of our weekly grinds to ensure they are happy with the service.

Do Weekly Grinds take place on bank holiday Mondays?

Hear from our Accounting Students

“Don really helped me get my head around some of the tougher topics on the exam. I thought he was really relatable and had a great way of teaching the subject.”

Attended Don's Accounting Grinds