Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Start your journey to a career in Accounting and Finance and gain a top internationally industry-recognised qualification.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1:
Financial Accounting
Taxation
Business Management
Business Law
Year 2:
Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Taxation
Financial Data Management
Management Accounting
Work Placement
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.
Further Research
Career Progression
As a member of Accounting Technicians Ireland you can use your MIATI qualification to gain exemptions and progress to become an accountant with other accountancy bodies. Even if you do not aspire to qualifying as a professional accountant, the course provides you with a solid theoretical and practical knowledge base that can be used to achieve a successful career in other related areas of business.