Technician Certificate Course
Introduction to the Career
Accounting Technicians perform accounting duties at middle management levels in commercial, industrial, public sector organisations and in the offices of practicing Accountants. Accounting Technicians Ireland founded in 1983, is one of the fastest growing professional bodies in Ireland, with more than 3,500 members and 5,000 students.
Accounting Technicians fill a wide range of positions including:
- Accounts Clerk/Manager
- Assistant Accountant
- Audit Assistant
- Credit Controller
- Payroll Administrator
- Stock Controller
The Accounting Technician, having gained appropriate experience, will be competent in:
- Preparation of financial statements reports and other management information
- Computation of tax liabilities
- Setting up and managing systems for budgets
- Stock control
- Cost accounting
- Cash reconciliation
- Credit control
- Using Information Technology (IT) effectively
While the Accounting Technician qualification is in itself a passport to a rewarding career, many graduates continue their studies, to become fully qualified professional Accountants
Examination and Certification
Students take examinations in May each year. Repeat sittings are taken in August. All examinations are set and graded independently of the College by Accoounting Technicians Ireland.
Exam results are generally available in late July (May sitting) and late September (August sitting) and are sent directly to the student by Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Entry Requirements
Requirements for those who are mature students:
Applicants who are over 21 years of age are considered mature students. If you have relevant work experience or a recommendation from your employer, you can apply to enrol on the basis of your age and or experience rather than on your educational background.
Leaving Certificate with five passes on ordinary papers (grade D or better) or four passes of which at least two are on higher level papers (grade D or better). Passes must be obtained in English and at least one subject from mathematics or accountancy.
Core Elements
Year 1
- Financial Accounting 1
- Law and Ethics
- Business Management
- Taxation 1
Year 2
- Financial Accounting 2
- Taxation 2
- Management Accounting
- Integrated Accounting Systems
| Course Code | AT1 (first year)
AT2 (second year) |
| Duration | 2 years – full time September to May |
| Number of places | 60 each year |
| Number of contact hours per week | 25 approx |
| Timetable contact | 5 days
option - mornings only |
Support Elements
- Applied IT (MS Office 2007)
- Study Skills
- Career Advice and CV Preparation
- Enterprise Workshop
Assessment and Certification
Progression
Education/Training
Learners may progess to the:
Career
Accounting Technicians work alongside qualified accountants in business, industry, private-practice and the public sector.
Entry Requirements
Year 1
Applicants must have five passes* on ordinary level papers (grade D or better)
or
Four passes* (two higher level grade D or better)
* Passes must be obtained in English and either Mathematics or Accounting. Exemptions, at the discretion of the IATI, are available for other professional qualifications.
Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
Applicants should submit details of achievements.
Mature Students (including VTOS and BTEA)
Applicants over 21 will be considered on the basis of experience and motivation.
All applicants will have a personal advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability.
Year 2
Applicants must have completed Year 1.
Further information is available from:
Accounting Technicians Ireland
47-49 Pearse Street
Dublin 2
Telephone: (01) 649 8100
www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
Fees
There are no tuition fees for EU students. At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, a College registration fee and where applicable professional body registration fees.
Requirements for those under 21 years of age: