Accounting Technician - Year 2
| Award Name | Diploma - Irish Prof Body |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - Irish Prof Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Duration
36 weeks full-time
Monday to Wednesday mornings only
Thursday & Friday mornings and afternoons
Entry Requirements
Note that the Certificate in Accounting Technician is a prerequisite to entry for the Diploma.
Education: Learner Education School leavers should have a Leaving Certificate with pass grades in: 5 Ordinary level subjects (including English and Maths/Accountancy) 2 Ordinary level and 2 Higher level subjects (including English and Maths or Accountancy Applied Leaving Certificate applicants should contact the Student Services Team on Tele. 01-6498180 for further information. Learners who are sitting the Applied Leaving Certificate should contact the (register@AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie) directly for advice on whether they are eligible or Learners under 21 who have successfully completed a nationally recognized qualification such as QQI, QQI (Level 5), QCA or a BTEC National Diploma may also be eligible to apply. Prior Learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria. Those who have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification such as QQI and QQI in the Republic of Ireland or QCA and BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland may be eligible to register. Applicants, who are over 21, are considered as mature students and there are no entry requirements. Additionally, applicants must have achieved a pass in at least 3 subjects in First Year Accounting Technicians Ireland course, including both Financial Accounting and Taxation. The pass mark is 50% for all subjects.
Aptitude: Good verbal and written communication skills are desirable. Accuracy in the use of numbers. Appropriate aptitude tests may be applied.
Previous Experience: Previous experience in book-keeping and / or accountancy desirable. Experience in using web based learning is an advantage.
Careers / Further progression
Employability Statement
The successful completion of the Diploma for Accounting Technicians will enable applicants to source a variety of work within the accounting profession including auditing, assurance work, corporate finance, tax planning and insolvency.
Progression to Degree Programmes: Learners who complete this Accounting Technician qualification and who are interested in further study may avail of exemptions from the following Professional Bodies - A.C.C.A., C.I.M.A. & C.P.A.
Learners may also apply to to professional accounting and finance degree programmes through Direct Entry in LIT (TUS) and other 3rd level colleges
Further information
Start Date: 12/09/2022
Finish Date: 19/05/2022
The registration fee is payable (without exemption). Separate registration fees are payable to Accounting Technicians Ireland.
PLC applicants may be eligible for Back to Education or Susi Grant.
Applications will be taken online through the FETCH system www.fetchcourses.ie
Links can be accessed through https://learningandskills.ie/ennis-campus/
Complete the online application form including an email address and we will contact you.
Programme Aim:
The aim of the programme is to provide candidates with expertise, experience and knowledge in accounting, in the areas such as financial accounting and budgeting, costing and credit control, payroll and tax returns for various types of business.
Accounting Technicians will possess the knowledge, skills and competencies to either work on their own or alongside professional accountants. The programme has been designed to provide business with personnel who are skilled in accounting techniques.
For further information please go to:
www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme candidates will have developed further knowledge and understanding of more advanced issues and concepts in Financial Accounting and Taxation. They will demonstrate a proficiency in the use of standard software packages used in business and will have the technical competency in the area of management accounting to support business functions, activities and decision-making.
For further information please go to: www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
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Ati - Management Accounting (IATI08) ATI
Ati - Advanced Financial Accounting (IATI09) ATI
ATI - Financial Data Management (ATI-FDM) ATI
Ati - Integrated Accounting Systems (IATI07) ATI
Introduction To Key Skills
Contact
Marie O'Callaghan
065-6824819
marie.ocallaghan@lcetb.ie