Accounting Technician - Year 1
The ATI Programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in professional accountancy.
| Award Name | Certificate - Irish Prof Body |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - Irish Prof Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Duration
27 weeks. Monday and Wednesday evening.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements: Applicants must hold the leaving certificate with a minimum of a grade D (ordinary) in at least five subjects including English and Maths or accounting or a minimum of grade D in four leaving certificate subjects with at least two of these attained at higher level.
Applicants seeking an exemption from year one must have successfully completed ATI year 1 (at another centre) or possess an approved equivalent qualification. Mature learners (over 21) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
*PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration fees, examination fee and fees for manuals will need to be paid to ATI. Please check their website: www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
To avoid disappointment: Learners MUST enrol with LCFE night school before they enrol with ATI, as LCFE places are limited
NOTE: Recommended that applicants research ATI information carefully and have realistic expectations regarding the level of difficulty within the modules. • LCFE will provide MS Office including Teams to all its registered learners.
Further information
14/09/2026
Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
This course is designed to prepare learners for employment in accounting departments of commercial, industrial or public sector organisations or in the offices of practicing accountants. It provides a valuable qualification in accounting and information skills and membership of Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI), a professional body sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. The ATI Programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in professional accountancy
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Phone: 061 414344
Email: lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie