Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The institute of Accounting Technicians Ireland is the leading accounting technician body in Ireland with over 10,000 members. The ATI qualification is internationally recognised and graduates are qualified to work in the accounting profession in Ireland or abroad. The Institute has achieved a high success rate in these exams. The ATI offers extensive learner support and advice. In recent years BIFE learners have achieved some of the highest grades in the country in the ATI examinations.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1:
Law & Ethics
Business Management
Financial Accounting I
Taxation I
Year 2:
Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Taxation
Integrated Accounting Systems
Management Accounting
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
- Accounting Practice
- Financial Services
- Taxation
- Accounting positions in both Private & Public Sectors
Further Professional Study:
Graduates of this course can progress to higher Accountancy professional qualification including Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, Association of Tax Technicians, CIMA, CPA, Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA).