With thanks to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA Ireland), we will be awarding a new Finance Award at our National Final in May 2024. The CPA Ireland Finance Award will recognise excellence in financial management to one stand-out student enterprise.
-Create realistic budgets when starting out
-Carry out adequate market research
-Run a tight ship and have a great grasp of what monies are coming into and out of the business at all times
-Devise clever pricing strategies
-Present clear end of year accounts
Include the following financials in your Business Report/Enterprise Poster in advance of the National Final 2024:
One overall student enterprise spanning junior, intermediate and senior categories will be awarded the CPA Ireland Finance Award in May 2024:
Winning students: €500 voucher + trophy + certificate
Winning school: €500 voucher
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| Cashflow (projected) | 20 |
| Cashflow (actual) | 20 |
| Profit & Loss account | 20 |
| Pricing Strategy | 20 |
| Interview | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
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