Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is a two year course leading to the qualification of a Professional Accounting Technician.
The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right. The Certificate for Accounting Technicians (First Year) offers a progression pathway into the Diploma for Accounting Technicians (Second Year).
Qualification:
Accounting Technician (ATI Certificate and Diploma)
Year 1 - Certificate
Year 2 - Diploma
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1:
Financial Accounting
Taxation
Business Law
Business Management
Spreadsheet Methods (Accounting Technicians Ireland)
Year 2:
Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Taxation
Management Accounting
Financial Data Management
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Assistant accountant | accountant | accounts administrator | credit controller | stock controller and banking.