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.