Accounting

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5th Year

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Try our Accounting Grinds for free. Over the course of the Accounting grinds, students will cover all topics of the Leaving Cert Accounting course which allows students to take on this subject for the Leaving Cert by studying it with us outside of their school timetable.
Teacher:
Don Tierney
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How these grinds will help you:

You will cover all topics on the Leaving Cert Accounting Course, with a specific focus on the ones that come up every year in the exam
You will learn crucial techniques to help improve your time management in the exam
Extra time will be given to topics that are particularly likely to appear on the exam according to past trends

Meet your Teacher

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.

Hear from our 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 Weekly Grinds

Weekly Grinds Fees

When Paid in Full:

Subject Price Total Savings
1st Subject €1,039 €1,039 -
2nd Subject €520 €1,559 €520
3rd Subject €520 €2,079 €1,038
4th Subject €520 €2,599 €1,553
5th Subject €520 €3,119 €2,077
6th Subject €520 €3,630 €2,595

More Course Information

These 5th Year Accounting grinds give students an insight into what they can expect in June. A key element will be to focus on the previous exam questions and also on how to pick up easy marks. Each student will receive a full set of notes, which will be essential to improving exam grades. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the schedule for weekly grinds?

Start Date:
Classes commence week beginning Monday 9th September 2024.

 

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

 

Mid-Term Breaks:
Monday 28th October- classes resume Monday 4th November 2024
Monday 17th February – classes resume Monday 24th February 2025

Christmas Holidays:
Monday 9th December 2024 – classes resume on Monday 6th January 2025

Easter Holidays:
Monday 14th April - Sunday 27th April

Final Classes:
Saturday 24th May 2025


Please note weekly grinds take place as normal on bank holidays

Can students ask questions in weekly grinds?

Yes. Regardless of whether students are attending weekly grinds on-site or via live-stream they will be free to ask our teachers questions.

How long are the weekly grinds?

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

Can I get recordings of the weekly grinds?

We do not offer recordings of our on-site or live-stream weekly grinds. Students attending our weekly grinds will have the option of adding our On-demand grinds videos to their chosen subject for just €145 (normally €525). The On-demand grinds contain over 40 hours of high-quality videos shot from our school studio covering the entire Leaving Cert curriculum in each subject.

Can I change my choice of subject for my weekly 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 weekly grinds?

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

Yes, weekly grinds take place as scheduled on bank holidays and public holidays throughout the year.