Mallow’s Carolina feels at home after topping accounting exam chart.

A County Cork-based accounting professional has enhanced her career prospects through obtaining one of the top exams marks in the country.

Carolina Rozsa, from Mallow, completed the Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma with flying colours.

The Ukraine native says the Diploma has helped her to not only develop a career in accounting, but to feel at home in Ireland.

The qualification is recognised as the fastest pathway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the profession.

Homemaker Carolina took a six-year career break to spend time with her children before taking up an administrative assistant position with Viska Automation Systems Ltdin Buttevant in 2019.

She began the two-year Diploma a year earlier, after receiving a leaflet from Mallow College of Further Education.

“After six months with Viska Systems, I was asked if I would be interested in updating the company’s accounts,” said Carolina.

“I jumped at the opportunity to apply the knowledge I had already acquired through Accounting Technicians Ireland.

“I already had enough learning to complete many accounting tasks.”

Now, she is the company’s accounts clerk after combining classes at Mallow College of Further Education with the Accounting Technicians Ireland online offering, which she used during the Covid lockdown.

“I was wrong to be afraid of online classes.

“I thought it would deny me the opportunities of the classroom.

“But Accounting Technicians Ireland changed my mind when I saw how their online offering works.

“There was a lot of interaction between students and tutors.

“I was impressed at the support and resources available.”

Carolina says the Diploma has helped her to both develop her career and to feel at home in Ireland.

“Accounting Technicians Ireland has brought me to the world of accounts.

“It helped me establish a solid foundation, and I have fallen in love with the work.

“I adore what I do, challenging my brain and empowering my mind is very satisfying.

“I know I made the right choice.

“My soul feels at home in Ireland now and I don’t see myself leaving this beautiful country.

“The Diploma brings career and further study options.

“I plan on studying to become a fully qualified accountant.

“I would recommend it because the course presumes you have no prior knowledge.

“Doing it from scratch is the best way to learn anything.”

Enrolment for the next academic year, starting in January, is now open, and as well as online, the programme is available at Mallow College of Further Education.

Accounting Technicians Ireland provides a nationally and internationally recognised accounting qualification and graduates are employed in industry, commerce, private practice and the public sector.

The highly-regarded professional qualification can be obtained in as little as two years. Study can be full-time, part-time and online.

Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma courses are open to school and college leavers, mature students and people working in business, industry or small practice but who, as yet, have no formal training.

The qualification opens a world of employment opportunities to graduates across a broad range of accounting and finance roles and enables students further progress to senior financial management posts.

Holders of the Diploma are highly-regarded qualified professionals working at all levels of finance throughout the private and public sector, industry and commerce, and in accountancy practices.

The two-year Diploma for Accounting Technicians programme can also be the first step to a full qualification in accountancy.

Many ATI graduates progress on to other professional bodies in order to further enhance their careers as fully-qualified accountants.

“There is continuing strong demand for accounting and financial skills in industry, practice and the public sector, with many employers supporting their staff by meeting programme fees,” says Gillian Doherty, Chief Operations Officer at Accounting Technicians Ireland.

“We work closely with employers to ensure the Diploma qualification prepares our graduates to succeed in the workplace.

“Through our flexible online programme, and partnership with colleges and training providers across the island, our students are able to gain a professional qualification whilst working remotely, where required, and living in their local area.

“Graduates go on to join a supportive members’ network of Accounting Technician professionals who occupy the full spectrum of accountancy and finance roles.

“Through Membership of ATI, graduates benefit from regular training and career support, ensuring the continued relevance of the Accounting Technician qualification to the wider professional environment.”

See accountingtechniciansireland.ie for details.

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