Two Mayo accountancy students ranked among world's best

Two Mayo students have reason to celebrate after ranking amongst the best in Ireland and the world in their accountancy exams.

Siobhan Jordan, Ballina, ranked first in Ireland, and ninth in the world, in her Strategic Business Leader (SBL) exam, while Dearbhla Grealis, from Westport, finished first in Ireland, and 10th in the world, in her Financial Reporting (FR) exam.

Both are Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) students at Dublin-based online and blended learning college, Accountancy School.

Viewing their results in context, of the worldwide number of 500,000 ACCA students, approximately 8,000 of whom study in Ireland, Siobhan and Dearbhla were two of 27 fellow Accountancy School students to finish first in Ireland. All were recognised for their achievements at a ceremony in Dublin recently.

Congratulating both on their results, Accountancy School managing director, Dave O’Donoghue said: “ACCA is a globally recognised accountancy qualification, and the key to a hugely rewarding career in accountancy and financial management, here in Ireland and internationally.

“Against the backdrop of an acute world-wide shortage of accountants, ACCA trainees, affiliates and members are in high demand throughout the world,” O’Donoghue added.