Accounting Technician & Information Systems
There is a growing demand in the marketplace for personnel who possess practical accounting skills combined with relevant computer experience especially in computerised accounting systems. This Course aims to provide these essential practical accounting and computer skills to meet this growing need. Emphasis will be placed on the practical capabilities necessary for any accounting department in a modern business. The Course is suited to students with numerical ability and an interest in accounting and computers. Students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.
| Award Name | Certificate - Irish Prof Body |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - Irish Prof Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
5 Passes in the Leaving Certificate which must include O5 in English, Accounting/Maths or a Distinction in the Leaving Cert Applied. Foundation Level Maths is not accepted as part of the minimum entry requirement for this course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Successful students may gain employment in any of the following areas:
Computerised Accounts
Administration
Accounts Clerk
Accounts Assistant
Payroll Officer or Credit Controller
Progression
This Course also allows students to progress to further study in Crumlin College for Accounting Technician (Second Year) with the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI).
Students are also eligible to apply for professional examinations with the Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA) and for the Foundation Certificate 2 Level with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA).
Further information
Mature Students
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
International Students
All of the courses in Crumlin College of Further Education are provided through English. Applicants whose first language is not English, will be required to demonstrate sufficient competency in written and spoken English prior to commencing their course. Before acceptance on to a course, International Applicants may be asked to take an English Language test organised by the College.
The following administrative arrangements also apply:
All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation.
All international students must demonstrate compliance with residency requirements of the Irish government.
EU nationals will be eligible for the same course charges as Irish students.
The College will not engage in any way in the process of visa applications.
International Students who can access our Courses:
EU citizens
Stamp 4 holders.
Applicants who are in the international protection system who have permission to work
Applicants who are in the international protection system who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Support Scheme can avail of grants to fund their full-time PLC programme
Yes
There are no tuition fees for Irish & EU Nationals. However, a registration charge of €50 is payable & where applicable, a deposit for course equipment. Students will be notified of the requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place. Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set down by the Department of Education & Science - details of these are available from the College.
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie.
Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.
Practical:
Accounting - Manual & Computerised
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Theory:
Law & Ethics
Business Administration Skills
Taxation
Communications
5M2102 - Business Studies
Awarding Body
QQI - Business Studies Award 5M2102
Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) - First Year
Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie