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Accounting Technician

Lifelong Learning
BP001 BP002

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.

Award Name Certificate - Irish Prof Body
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Accounting Technicians Ireland
NFQ Level
Award Name Diploma - 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
Diploma - Irish Prof Body Accounting Technicians Ireland
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

27 weeks for each year. Mondays & Wednesdays Year 1 or 2
See schedules on booking form

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.

Careers / Further progression

The ATI Programme is an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a career in professional accountancy

Course Web Page

Further information

Our September 2024 Courses commence on the week beginning Monday 16th September 2024.

Enrol Onsite anytime
Onsite from Mon 9th September 2024 to Friday 13th September 2024
Office Hours 10am to 4pm, (Mulgrave Street Office)

Enrolment Options:
1. Enroll Online (Preferred Method)
Register online for the course of your choice by logging onto our website and following the simple step by step registration process: www.lcfe.ie (view Application link above to apply directly)

2. Enrolment at College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick
Office Hours – Weekdays only :
Mon 9th September 2024 to Friday 13th September 2024 – 10am to 4pm, (Mulgrave St Office)

3. By Post
It is possible to register by post by returning a completed application form and payment by cheque, bank draft or postal order. Please make payable to: Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

FOR SECURITY REASONS, WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.

Return application form(s) to:
Evening Courses,
Limerick College of Further Education,
Mulgrave Street, Limerick

Tuition Fee: €680 each year.

Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.

Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.

NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.

Year 1
• Financial Accounting, Taxation, Business Management, Business Law

Year 2
• Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Taxation, Management Accounting, Financial Data Management

• LCFE will provide MS Office including Teams to all its registered learners.

Examinations - Summer or Autumn sitting and ATI online examinations, exam dates are set and arranged by ATI

Accreditation: Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

College of FET, Mulgrave Street Campus will host an Information Evening on Thursday 5th September 2024 from 7pm to 9pm.
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344

www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening
Apply to:
Course provider