Accounting Technicians Ireland - ATI

Duration

2 years Part-Time

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
We offer a number of different entry routes.
• Mature learners who have reached 21 years of age (by 1st January of the year in which they wish to commence the course) but do not possess the minimum educational requirements, may still apply to do the course based on age and experience.
• School leavers in the Republic of Ireland should have a Leaving Certificate with a pass grade in 5 Ordinary level subjects (including English and either Maths or Accountancy) or pass grades in 2 Ordinary level subjects together with 2 pass grades at Higher Level (pass grades to include English and either Maths or Accountancy).
• School leavers in Northern Ireland should have 1 A Level of 2 AS Levels with grades in English and at least one subject from Maths or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level.
• Applicants who have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification such as HETAC, FETAC in the Republic of Ireland or QCA, BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland may be eligible to enter and gain exemptions from certain exam subjects.

Careers / Further progression

Academic Progression
Graduates of the Accounting Technicians Ireland course may opt to continue their studies, using the qualification as a stepping stone to eventually becoming professional accountants with one of the other accounting bodies.

Career Progression
Graduates of the Accounting Technicians Ireland course enjoy excellent career prospects and there is always a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace. They can work in a wide variety of finance roles for many types of organisations, including manufacturing companies, local and central government, the health service, banks and insurance companies and private accountancy firms. Self employment is also a possibility for qualified technicians.

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