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Accounting Technician

FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate - Accounting Technician Certificate (IATI)

Duration

2 Years

Course Code

3111

Aims

Students will gain an up-to-date knowledge of modern accounting practice and will qualify as professional Accounting Technicians.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of five passes on ordinary level papers in the Leaving Certificate, or four passes of which at least two are on higher level papers. These passes must include English and Mathematics (ordinary level), or accountancy or students with a fully achieved relevant FETAC - Level 5 qualification.
• A personal interview.

Course Content

Year 1 - Foundation
Financial Accounting I, Law and Ethics, Business Management, Taxation I, Computer Studies, Work Experience.

Year 2 - Admission
Financial Accounting II, Taxation II, Integrated Accounting Systems, Management Accounting.

Assessment and Certification

FETAC Level 5 Components Certificate, Accounting Technician Certificate (IATI)

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
• The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants
• The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting
• The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting

External Examiner

Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

Career Opportunities

Students will acquire the skills and qualifications necessary to take up employment in the following areas: Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Accounts Administrator, Credit Controller, Stock Controller and Banking. Those who are both interested and suitably qualified may proceed (with exemptions) to qualify as accountants.