College for accountants comes to Jamaica

Accountants and accountant hopefuls now have more access to another higher education institution as Global Accountancy College (GAC) opened its Jamaica campus last Friday, at 8 Holborn Road in New Kingston.

GAC is a global tuition provider for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Foundation in Accountancy (FIA), Certified Accounting Technician (CAT), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations. The institution also provides high-quality professional training to make to be appreciated fully the roles of managerial and financial accounting in business.

Subjects studied reflect the wider accounting environment in Jamaica and internationally.

Speaking at the recent launch, Dr Glen Brown, the institution's president and CEO, said the method of teaching employed by GAC seeks to develop inquisitive and independent minds capable of complex problem-solving through deep engagement with significant ideas.

"Our aim is to provide our students with first-class lectures. We will give our students the edge over others by providing a unique package of award-winning lecturers, the best material - both hard copy and online, all in college-style facilities - at many locations, throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean."

Juan Garcia, accounting professor at the University of Puerto Rico, urged all accountants and aspiring accountants to take advantage of this high-level educational opportunity that is now available to Jamaicans.

Garcia, who is also the officer in charge of the administration, coordination and representation of Becker Professional Education's (BPE) CPA review course, revealed that nearly half a million professionals have advanced their careers through its CPA Exam Review, Project Management Professional Review, and Continuing Professional Education courses.

Learning Options

GAC offers various study options, namely: GAC Face-to-Face, GAC eLearning, GAC Distance Learning GAC Blended (combination of GAC eLearning, GAC Distance Learning and GAC Face-to-Face). The Global Tutorial System offers the best of both worlds. The online format combines the instructor and peer interaction of the live format with the flexibility and portability of self-study. It is a combination of tutorials, lectures, demonstrations and seminars/classes which aim to deliver unparalleled individual academic support to clients.

GAC is a Becker Professional Education (BPE) offshoot, a part of DeVry Inc.