Course Duration

2 years, full-time

Course Overview

This 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 fi rms, the corporate sector or the public sector. The ATI programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in professional accountancy.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must hold the Leaving Certificate with a minimum of Grade D (Ord) in at least five subjects including English and Maths or Accounting, or a minimum of Grade D in four Leaving Certificate subjects with at least two of these attained at Higher Level.

• Applicants seeking an exemption from Year One must have successfully completed ATI Level 1 (at another centre) or possess an approved equivalent qualification.

• Mature learners (over 21) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.  

Places will be allocated on the basis of a personal interview.

Typical Modules

Year 1

• Financial Accounting
• Taxation (ROI/NI)
• Business Management
• Law & Ethics
• Spreadsheet Methods
• ICS

• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Taxation (ROI/NI)
• Knowledge & Skills Assessment
• Management Accounting
• IAS

Award

Membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI). FETAC Certificates of Achievement

Progression/Employment Opportunities

• Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Cost Assistant, Accounts Supervisor, Audit Assistant, Executive Officer, Payroll Administrator etc.

• Exemptions from certain modules of Professional Accountancy bodies are available. Members may also apply for admission to Year 3 of the 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. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access: 

 http://fetac.ie/fetac/learners/hels/hels.htm

Fees

As an NDP-funded programme, there are no tuition fees. Learners, however, are liable for registration and examination fees. Additionally, learners are expected to supply prescribed class and study materials.

Means-tested maintenance grants are available.