| Course Name |
Accounting Technician |
| Course Provider |
Limerick College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Limerick & Clare ETB, Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| Course Code |
5N1977 5N1952 ATIX |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Course Content |
Programme Overview
This 2 year, full time programme is for those aspiring to become members of the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), a professional body sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Accounting Technicians work in Accountancy fi rms, the corporate sector or the public sector. The ATI Programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in Professional accountancy. |
| Duration |
2 years, full-time |
| Comment |
Award(s)
Membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI)
QQI Level 5 Component Certificate Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977 & Information & Communication Systems 5N1952 |
| Course Fee |
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview. |
| Financial Support |
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary. |
| Interview |
Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment. |
| Subjects Taught |
Typical Modules
YEAR 1
Financial Accounting
Taxation
Law and Ethics
Business Management
YEAR 2
Advanced Financial Accounting
Advanced Taxation
Management Accounting
Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS)
Learners also take QQI modules in Spreadsheet Methods and ICS In Year 1 |
| Entry Requirements |
• Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
• A minimum of grade D in English and Maths is required.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic
requirements.
• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Cost Assistant, Accounts Supervisor, Audit Assistant, Executive Officer, Payroll Administrator, etc.
• Exemptions from certain modules of Professional Accountancy ...
Hide-Employment / Progression Opportunities
• Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Cost Assistant, Accounts Supervisor, Audit Assistant, Executive Officer, Payroll Administrator, etc.
• Exemptions from certain modules of Professional Accountancy Bodies are available. Members may also apply for admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) Degree Programme at Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access: www.qqi.ie
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie |
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