(ATI) Accounting Technician

Course details

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.

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.

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.

A qualified Accounting Technician will be able to:

• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare financial reports and other management information.
• Compute tax liabilities for companies and for individuals .
• Set up and manage systems for budgets, stock control, cost accounting, cash reconciliation.
• Set up and manage credit control procedures.
• Use computers effectively in a business environment.

Mature learners

• who have reached 21 years of age (by 1st January of the year in which they wish to commence the course) but do not possess the minimum educational requirements, may still apply to do the course based on age and experience.

School leaversin

• the Republic of Ireland should have a Leaving Certificate with pass grade in 5 Ordinary level subjects (including English and either Maths or Accountancy), or pass grades in 2 Ordinary level subjects together with 2 pass grades at Higher level (pass grades to include English and either Maths or Accountancy).

School leavers in Northern Ireland should have 1 A Level of 2 AS Levels with grades in English and at least on subject from Maths or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level.

Applicants who have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification such as HETAC, FETAC in the Republic of Ireland or QCA, BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland may be eligible to enter and gain exemptions from certain exam subjects. Further information is available upon request. info@corkcitycollege.com

The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right.

Certificate for Accounting Technicians (1 year)

The Certificate for Accounting Technicians (First Year) offers a progression pathway into the Diploma for Accounting Technicians . Once you successfully complete the first year subjects, you will receive the Certificate for Accounting Technicians award.

Diploma for Accounting Technicians (2 years)

For the Diploma you are required to gain experiential learning through two years full time employment (or the equivalent part time). This could be relevant work experience from a previous job or voluntary activity for a group or society. The Diploma qualification is awarded on successful completion of all 8 subjects and two years relevant work experience.