Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this full time course is to provide candidates with expertise, experience and knowledge in accounting, in the areas such as financial accounting and budgeting, costing and credit control, payroll and tax returns for various types of business.
Accounting Technicians will possess the knowledge, skills and competencies to either work on their own or alongside professional accountants. The programme has been designed to provide business with personnel who are skilled in accounting techniques.
On successful completion of this course learners will be awarded the Diploma in Accounting Technician from Accounting Technicians Ireland.
*Note that the Certificate in Accounting Technician is a prerequisite to entry for the Diploma.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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ATI - Advanced Taxation
ATI - Management Accounting
ATI - Advanced Financial Accounting
ATI - Integrated Accounting Systems
Introduction To Key Skills
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.
