Dublin Business School company sees profits hike

THE company that runs the Dublin Business School (DBS) saw pre-tax profits rise from €3 million to €3.1m in 2009.

The school is the largest independent third-level institution in Ireland and is based on Aungier Street in Dublin.

Accounts for Accountancy and Business College Holdings Limited for the year to the end of December 2009 show turnover in the year was up slightly from €25.9m to €26.1m. Gross profits however fell from €17.7m to €17.4m. Operating profit was up from €2.6m to €3m.