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Accounting Technician

Lifelong Learning
BP001 BP002
Award Name Certificate - Irish Prof Body
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Accounting Technicians Ireland
NFQ Level
Award Name Diploma - Irish Prof Body
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Accounting Technicians Ireland
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Certificate - Irish Prof Body Accounting Technicians Ireland
Diploma - Irish Prof Body Accounting Technicians Ireland
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

27 weeks. Monday & Wednesday 18.45 - 22.00.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is: (a) five passes at Ordinary Level which must include a grade of O5 (or better) in English and either Maths or Accountancy OR (b) two passes at Ordinary Level together with two passes at Higher Level.

Again this must include a grade of O5 (or better) in English and either Maths or Accountancy.

Applicants seeking an exemption from Year One must have successfully completed ATI Year 1 (at another Centre) or possess an approved equivalent qualification.

Mature Learners (over 21) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

*Please note: Separate registration fees, examination fee and fees for manuals will need to be paid to ATI.

Please check their website www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Note: Recommended that applicants research ATI information carefully and have realistic expectations regarding the level of difficulty within the modules.

NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To date examinations have been set and arranged by ATI. See note on the next page regarding recommended computer / device specifications.

To avoid disappointment: Learners MUST enrol with LCFE Night School BEFORE they enrol with ATI as LCFE places are limited.

Further information

For details of courses and next start date/enrolment please contact the college or check out their website www.lcfe.ie

LCFE MULGRAVE STREET CAMPUS (LIMERICK CITY CENTRE)
• Enquiries to lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344

CAPPAMORE CAMPUS (CAPPAMORE)
• Enquiries to adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344

Tuition Fee: €680.

Application Form & Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.

20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment.

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens.

Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

BP001 Year 1 Accounting Technician: Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Classroom Based Course.

BP002 Year 2 Accounting Technician: Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Classroom Based Course.

Participant Profile
This course is designed to prepare learners for employment in accounting departments of commercial, industrial or public sector organisations or in the offices of practicing accountants. It provides a valuable qualification in accounting and information skills and membership of Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI), a professional body sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

The ATI Programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in professional accountancy.

Course Description
A new ATI Syllabus is operable from September 2020.

Year 1
• Financial Accounting, Taxation, Business Management, Business Law

Year 2
• Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Taxation, Management Accounting, Financial Data Management

Examinations - Summer or Autumn sitting and ATI ONLINE examinations.

Accreditation: Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

LCFE Mulgrave Campus
Mulgrave Street, Limerick. Tel: 061 414 344
Email: lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
Course provider