The Next DBS Open Evening will take place on Tuesday 10 June 2014 from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. in our Aungier Street campus building. Open Evenings provide prospective students with the opportunity to discuss courses that may be of interest to them both personally and professionally.


The advice and information that can be gained at our Open Events will prove an invaluable tool in your decision making. The Open Evening will give you the opportunity to chat with programme experts and obtain valuable insights into programme structures and teaching styles. Our open evenings are tailored to help you decide the best course to match your ambitions.

We are now accepting applications for our next intake of ACCA courses.

Tuition information pertaining to August 2014 tuition (including timetables) will be available in the coming months on our website. 


You can make an application for the August 2014 intake by clicking here.

The internationally recognised ACCA qualification is designed to provide the accounting knowledge, skills and professional values which will deliver finance professionals who are capable of building successful careers across all sectors.

Now more than ever, organisations need professionals who understand finance, who can help in their success and can play a fundamental role in helping run the business. By studying for the ACCA qualification with DBS we can help provide you with the skills and knowledge that are clearly relevant in the business world. These skills are transferable across industries while providing a clearly defined career path with excellent opportunities.

As a professional accountant you will be capable of building a successful career across all sectors, from practising in accounting firms, to the corporate, financial services and public sectors.

DBS is an ACCA Platinum Approved Learning Partner and CIMA Quality Partner – the highest academic teaching status awarded by both professional bodies. In recent years our students have won over 1,000 prizes and placings at national and international level in external professional accountancy examinations.

Our reputation for professional and educational excellence is built on:

• The strength of our carefully selected academics.
• Lecturers have an average of 15 years of experience.
• Effective use of exam-focused notes preparing students for exam success.
• Quality-assured core manuals and study materials.
• A supportive learning environment.
• A modern, fully-resourced campus.
• Our ongoing commitment to excellence through learning.

Personalised Calendar  • Keep up to date with deadlines and key course dates with your personalised calendar  • Keep track of your progress with essential tasks organised into a reminders list - tick them off when they're done.

Regular testing  • Immediate results so you can instantly identify and address areas of weakness  • Benchmark your performance against your peers  • Additional resources available at your fingertips to get you through your exams!

Online Communications  • Easy access to help and support  • Discuss and share ideas with other students and your tutor in one of the online communities.

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Starboard Technology Used in our classrooms instead of acetates, all notes/ questions/ solutions written on screen during class are sent to your email account and uploaded to Moodle (the College’s virtual learning environment), allowing students to concentrate on learning instead of note taking in class.

Instant Messaging Service If you have a query that can’t wait until class time, you can contact the Professional School Support Team online via the student intranet. This service is available during office hours.

Careers Support Services • Careers events/talks on specific sectors • One-to-one day and evening appointments with a Careers Advisor

Senior financial professional, Anne Keogh has been elected President of ACCA Ireland (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) at the ACCA Annual General Meeting.

In her first address as ACCA President, Anne emphasised the role of accountants and entrepreneurship, and the supporting but critical role they play in small start-up businesses, key to economic renewal in Ireland. She also emphasised the role of mentoring in business development, particularly within small business, and outlined her intention to enhance ACCA Ireland’s mentoring policy and strategy for its 20,000 strong members during her tenure as President.