Gary ranked best in Ireland in accountancy

A Cork student is basking in the glow of ranking among the best in the world in his accountancy exams

Bandon native Gary O’Shea finished first in Ireland and second in the world in his advanced financial management exam.

An Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) student at the Dublin-based online college, Accountancy School, he also secured first place in Ireland and sixth place globally in taxation, as well as first in Ireland and ninth worldwide in audit and assurance.

Putting his results into context, of the world wide total number of 500,000 ACCA students and approximately 8,000 of whom study in Ireland, Gary was among 28 fellow Accountancy School students to finish first nationally.

Congratulating Gary on his 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.”