Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is aimed at students who are interested in pursuing a career in Accounting Finance. Learners are taught key accounting concepts, principles of accounting and the knowledge and skills required to understand personal and business taxation regulations. They will gain an understanding of core business functionsin management, marketing and law. Learners are schooled in the modern accounting practices, which qualifies them as professional Accounting Technicians.
Accounting Technician is a long established programme, well respected by industry, with excellent employment prospects. This professional qualification gives exemptions from the major accountancy bodies.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Accounting Technician Ireland, Year 1 (Certificate) 3111
» Financial Accounting,
» Taxation, Law and Ethics,
» Business Management,
» Work Experience
» QQI/FETAC Level 5 minor award
Accounting Technician Ireland, Year 2 (Diploma) 3121
» Advanced Financial Accounting,
» Advanced Taxation,
» Management Accounting,
» Financial Data Management
Note:
The Accounting Technician Qualification Ireland is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right: Certificate for Accounting Technicians (1 Year); Diploma for Accounting Technicians - 2 Years
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
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Career Progression
Students will acquire the skills and qualifications necessary to take up employment in the following areas: Assistant accountant, accountant, accounts, administrator, credit controller, stock controller and banking. Those who are both interested and suitably qualified may proceed (with exemptions) to qualify as Chartered Accountants, or pursue a career in taxation. Upon successful completion of Year 2, graduates may transfer to the third year of a Business Degree in Technological Universities.