Accounting Technicians Ireland

Overview

Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals that work at all levels of finance. They can work in all types of organisations and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce, and in private accountancy practices. They are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. Accounting Technicians can perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts staff to financial controller and beyond.

To provide a qualification in Accounting and Information Skills for persons working at support levels in accounting firms and public practice, in industry and commerce, and in the public sector.

Important Dates

Exemption Deadline:
Friday, 13th October 2023

Please note that applications for exemptions must be made directly to the Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Exam registration closing date:
22nd April 2024 (Summer Exam application deadline ) and 26th July 2024 (Autumn Exam application deadline  ).

Registration closing date for 1st year with ATI:  
Wednesday, 1st November 2023. 

Registration closing date for 2nd year/continuing students:
Wednesday, 1st November 2023.

New student:
Email: enquiry@accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Second year/continuing student:
Email: students@accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Note: Registration fees, annual subscription, examination fees etc. are payable to Professional Bodies for each of the accountancy courses. These are not included in the course fees quoted. Please take note of the closing dates  for examination registration. Before accepting a place on this course, students are reminded to ensure that they have clearly understood all the terms of their enrolment with MTU, in particular clauses concerning refunds, deferments, waivers, course transfers, and visa applications (when applicable). Please refer to the ‘Refund Policy information’

Institute Information

Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), 2nd Floor, CA House, 47/49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

T: 01 649 8100 www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie

Course Delivery

Tuesday & Thursday, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm.

Awarding Body

Accounting Technicians Ireland

What will I study?

Modules

Year 1

• Financial Accounting
• Law & Ethics  
• Business Management
• Taxation

Year 2

• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Financial Data Management
• Work Practice Module - Level 4
• Work Practice Module - Level 5

Work Experience

• Essential Accounting Skills
• Advanced Accounting Skills
• Personal Development for Accounting Technicians
• Using Information Technology
• Maintaining Accounting Systems
• Maintaining Statutory Compliance

For further updates on these Work Practice Modules contact Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, Grade D3 Ordinary Level) in five subjects. Subjects passed must include English, and either Mathematics or Accounting. Mature students without  a Leaving Certificate may be admitted at the discretion of Accounting Technicians Ireland.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

Year 1: €900

Year 2: €990

(excl. exam fees payable to Accounting Technicians Ireland)

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €300 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. 

Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.