Accounting Technician

Course details

The institute of accounting technicians is the leading accounting technician body in Ireland with over 10,000 members. The IATI qualification is internationally recognised and graduates are qualified to work in the accounting profession in Ireland or abroad. The Institute has achieved a high success rate in these exams. The ATI offers extensive learner support and advice.In recent years BIFE learners achieving some of the highest grades in the country in the ATI examinations. In the 2011 ATI exams Philip Murray achieved 3rd place overall in Ireland in the 1st year exams and Kevin McCabe achieved 8th place overall in Ireland in the 2nd year exams. In the subject rankings Chris Kelly achieved 1st place in the 1st year Business Management module in 2011. Many of our recent students have progressed to Third level study with 5 of the 2014 Graduates gaining entry to Year 3 of the Finance Degree at IT Tallaght.

Programme of Study

YEAR 1

• Law & Ethics
• Business Management
• Financial Accounting I
• Taxation I

YEAR 2

• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Taxation
• Integrated Accounting Systems
• Management Accounting

Components subject to change

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent with pass grades in 5 ordinary level subjects (including English and either Maths or Accountancy).
• Leaving Certificate Applied and QQI Level 4 Students should contact the ATI (01-6498180)
• Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Places will be offered following a successful interview.

Career opportunities

• Accounting Practice
• Financial Services
• Taxation
• Accounting positions in both Private & Public Sectors.

Higher Education Progression*

IT Tallaght (ITT):

• Bachelor of Business in Accounting (TA111 - Advanced entry - Third Year);

Athlone IT:

• BA in Accounting (AL852)

Waterford IT:

• BA in Accounting (WD084)
• Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI),
• The Association of Chartered & Certified accountants (ACCA)
• The Association of Tax Technicians (ATT)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)