A5 Accounting Technician Ireland First Year

Accounting Technicians Ireland

As an accounting technician, you will be working alongside qualified accountants in industry, private practice and the business sector. The comprehensive training you receive means that you can play a number of roles in any organisation from accounts clerk to credit controller and systems administrator.

To enrol as a student, you must have reached a minimum standard in your school Leaving Certificate. If you are a mature student, have a recommendation from your employer.

If you are considering this course, you should contact Accounting Technicians Ireland directly for full details of the other costs involved, such as registration, exemptions, exam fees etc.

See www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie

2012/2013 subjects

Tax 1
Financial Accounting 1
Law
Business Management

Mondays & Wednesdays 6.45 - 9.45

Duration: 25 weeks

Cost: €800

Students may also enrol for individual subjects

Please note: there may be some Saturday workshops

About Accounting Technicians Ireland

Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly known as the IATI) is the leading Accounting Technician body in Ireland with over 10,000 members and students. Established in 1983, Accounting Technicians Ireland prides itself on providing an internationally recognised accounting qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical and ethical standards to its members. Its qualification differs from many other academic programmes as it combines professional exams with practical work experience.

Accounting Technicians 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. In addition, many who qualify as Accounting Technicians go on to continue their studies, using the qualification as a stepping stone to eventually becoming professional accountants with one of the other accounting bodies.

As Members of Accounting Technicians Ireland, individuals are entitled to put the letters MIATI after their name, seen by many employers as essential when hiring.

Further information is available on www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Who is ATI?

Accounting Technicians Ireland established in 1983 as IATI, is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians in Ireland. We educate, support and represent over 10,000 people working in the profession and we pride ourselves on providing an internationally recognised business qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical and ethical standards to our members.

What are Accounting Technicians?

Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals that work at all levels of finance, in all types of organisations and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce and in private accountancy practices. Read more

The Qualification

The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification differs from many other academic programmes as it combines professional exams with valued practical work experience. The Diploma for Accounting Technicians can help you kick-start your career. It is an internationally recognised qualification that shows potential employers you have practical skills as well as an in-depth knowledge in accounting subjects. Read more

Membership Benefits

On completion of studies and work experience students become Members of our body and are entitled to put the letters MIATI after their name, seen by many employers as essential when hiring. Our most recent member survey shows that almost 95% of our members are employed and many qualified accounting technicians are also self-employed. Read more

Simply register your details online now (http://www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/) or if you have any questions, feel free to contact us on 01-649 8180 (Dublin) / 028 90 435 840 (Belfast). We will be happy to guide you through the registration process and advise you on the nearest college & the course of study that is right for you.