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IAS Exam Information

How do I apply for the IAS exam?

You can apply for the IAS exam when enrolling for the 2011/2012 academic year. Also, the IAS Exam Application Form is also available to download here.

What is the closing date to apply for the IAS exam?

The closing date for submitting the Exam application form for the IAS exam was 25th November 2011. If you wish to change from the Summer IAS exam session to the Autumn IAS exam session you must do so by 27th January 2012. Please note that your current exam venue may not be available for the Autumn exam session and that you may be required to travel to one of our central exam venues in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Belfast (the venue closest to you).

When and where do I sit the IAS exam?

To sit the IAS Exam, please submit an Exam application form before 25th November 2011. You must check with your college to confirm the date and the time of the IAS Exam.

What is the fee for the IAS exam?

The IAS Exam fee is €120/£110. This fee also includes the access to the IAS software from Sage Ireland. Students also have access to Sage Ireland Technical Support for any installation queries.

What is the fee for the IAS repeat exam?

The IAS repeat examination fee is €70/£60.

I am an IAS correspondence student. When and where do I sit the IAS exam?

If you are registered as a IAS Correspondence Student, your IAS exams will take place in Dublin and you will be notified about the date, time and venue.

What is the format of the IAS exam?

The IAS exam is a computer-based assessment. The duration of the IAS exam is 3 ½ hours. Printing can be carried out after the 3 ½ hour period, but no changes can be made to the students' exam after that time. All printouts, the exam back-up and the exam paper are required to be given to the exam supervisor before the student exits the exam venue.

Is the IAS exam an open book exam?

No. Students can bring the following into the IAS exam: pens, pencils, rubber, ruler, correction fluid and calculator.
No other material can be brought into the exam or used during the exam. This includes any notes, manuals, past assessments, etc. Mobile phones are specifically banned from the exam venue.

It is permissible to use the 'help' function within Sage Quickpay (ROI), Sage Payroll UK (NI), Tas Books v.1, Sage 50 Accounts and MS Excel during the Exam if required.
MS Excel is only permissible for the purposes of the Exam requirements and should not be accessed or employed for any other reason.
No other software (e.g. training or tutorial software) can be used during the course of the Exam.

What is the pass mark for the IAS exam?

Students must obtain a 70% grade to pass the exam.

Can I compensate IAS?

No. You must achieve the pass mark of 70%.

This subject will be included in the classification and determination of the final award. Thus, the final award will be determined by an average of the four second year subjects, subject to conditions.