Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI)

Course details

Award

Membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI)

ATIX QQI Certificates of Achievement

Programme Overview

This 2 year, full time programme is for those aspiring to become members of the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), a professional body sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Accounting Technicians work in accountancy firms, the corporate sector or the public sector. The ATI Programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in professional accountancy.

Typical Modules

YEAR 1

Financial Accounting

Taxation

Law and Ethics

Business Management

YEAR 2

Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced Taxation

Management Accounting

Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS)

Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS)

Learners also take QQI modules in Spreadsheet Methods and ICS In Year 1

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• A minimum of grade D in English and Maths is required.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.

Employment/Progression Opportunities

• Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Cost Assistant, Accounts Supervisor, Audit Assistant, Payroll Administrator, etc.
• Exemptions from certain modules of Professional Accountancy bodies are available. Apply directly to these professional bodies for exemption details. Members may also apply for admission to Year 3 of the Accounting and Finance - Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) Degree Programme at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).
• Institutes of Technology, Universities and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.