
PRIZEWINNER PROFILE
Samuel Gallagher
Location: Dublin
Company: AIB
Awards
1st in Ireland in Financial Management (10th in the World)
March 2024
Why did you choose accounting for your career? Why ACCA?
Following my passion in finance, I chose ACCA because of its international recognition and flexibility with exams.
What field of work or study were you in before you started your ACCA exams?
Master’s in Finance
Why did you choose Accountancy School?
My employer recommended Accountancy School and so did friends.
What advice would you give to someone starting their ACCA journey?
Consistency is key.
What is your career goal after gaining your ACCA qualification?
To become an expert in my field.

From left to right:
Louise Johnston, Chair of ACCA Ireland Committee
Samuel Gallagher, Prize winner
Ronnie Patton, ACCA Global President
Mick Bristow, Accountancy Lecturer