Accounting Technician - First Year & Information systems
This Course aims to provide these essential practical accounting and computer skills to meet this growing need. Emphasis will be placed on the practical capabilities necessary for any accounting department in a modern business.
| Award Name | Certificate - Irish Prof Body |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - Irish Prof Body | Accounting Technicians Ireland | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
5 Passes in the Leaving Certificate which must include O5 in English, Accounting/Maths or a Distinction in the Leaving Cert Applied.
Foundation Level Maths is not accepted as part of the minimum entry requirement for this course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Successful students may gain employment in any of the following areas:
• Computerised Accounts
• Administration
• Accounts Clerk
• Accounts Assistant
• Payroll Officer or Credit Controller
Progression
This Course also allows students to progress to further study in Crumlin College for Accounting Technician (Second Year) with the Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI).
Students are also eligible to apply for professional examinations with the Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA) and for the Foundation Certificate 2 Level with the Institute of Certified Public.
Further information
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
All of our courses cost €50.
PLC Grants/ SUSI Grants
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education.
All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie
Places will be offered upon successful completion of interview.
Application Procedure: Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.
Please apply using the Application Weblink / Apply Online link above.
There is a growing demand in the marketplace for personnel who possess practical accounting skills combined with relevant computer experience, especially in computerised accounting systems. This Course aims to provide these essential practical accounting and computer skills to meet this growing need. Emphasis will be placed on the practical capabilities necessary for any accounting department in a modern business. The course is suited to students with numerical ability and an interest in accounting and computers. Students supplement their studies with work experience in a relevant area.
Awarding Body
QQI - Business Studies Award 5M2102
Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) - First Year
Practical:
Accounting - Manual & Computerised
Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised
Spreadsheet Methods
Theory:
Law & Ethics
Business Administration Skills
Taxation
Communications
5M2102 - Business Studies
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie