ATI (Accounting Technicians Ireland)

Program Overview

ATI (Accounting Technicians Ireland)

Overview

The ATI (Accounting Technicians Ireland) course is a professional accounting program offered by Griffith College. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified accounting technician.

Course Details

• Type: Professional
• Duration: 2 Years Part-Time Online
• Validated by: Accounting Technicians Ireland

Course Structure

The course is divided into two levels:

Level 4 Certificate (Year 1)

• Financial Accounting
• Business Law
• Business Management
• Taxation

Level 5 Diploma (Year 2)

• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Financial Data Management

Lecturers

• Aisling Breathnach
• Nicola O'Neill
• David Colgan
• Alan Brooks
• Barry O'Sullivan
• Jack Carroll
• Phil Murray

Entry Requirements

• Mature learners: 21 years of age (by 1st January of the year in which they wish to commence the course) but do not possess the minimum educational requirements.
• School leavers in the Republic of Ireland: Leaving Certificate with a pass grade in 5 Ordinary level subjects (including English and either Maths or Accountancy) or pass grades in 2 Ordinary level subjects together with 2 pass grades at Higher Level (pass grades to include English and either Maths or Accountancy).
• School leavers in Northern Ireland: 1 A Level of 2 AS Levels with grades in English and at least one subject from Maths or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level.
• Applicants with nationally recognized qualifications: May be eligible to enter and gain exemptions from certain exam subjects.

Progression

• Academic Progression: Graduates may opt to continue their studies, using the qualification as a stepping stone to eventually becoming professional accountants with one of the other accounting bodies.
• Career Progression: Graduates enjoy excellent career prospects and there is always a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace. They can work in a wide variety of finance roles for many types of organisations, including manufacturing companies, local and central government, the health service, banks and insurance companies and private accountancy firms. Self employment is also a possibility for qualified technicians.

Program Outline

Outline:

The ATI course offered at Griffith College is a part-time online program designed to prepare students for a career as an accounting technician. The course duration is 2 years and is validated by Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Modules:

• Level 4 Certificate (Year 1):
• Financial Accounting
• Business Law
• Business Management
• Taxation
• Level 5 Diploma (Year 2):
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Advanced Taxation
• Management Accounting
• Financial Data Management

Assessment:

Assessments include a combination of exams and continuous assessments.

Teaching:

The course is delivered online through live streaming and recorded lectures, allowing for both flexibility and convenient access to learning materials. Weekend in-class revision sessions are also offered in the lead-up to exams.

Careers:

Graduates of the ATI course enjoy excellent career prospects in a variety of finance roles across different industries. This includes positions such as:

• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Clerk
• Audit Assistant

Other:

• The program offers an alternative for individuals seeking a flexible learning option compared to traditional full-time university programs.
• The course boasts consistently high pass rates and is recognized as a leading qualification for accounting technicians in Ireland.
• Griffith College has an established tradition of producing high-quality lectures in accountancy, with extensive experience and expertise.
• Duration: 2 years part-time
• Delivery Mode: Online
• Campus: Dublin Main Campus / Cork / Limerick
• Intakes: May and September
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