Accounting Technician Course (IATI)

Course Title: Accounting Technician (IATIXX)

Awarding Body: Accounting Technicians Ireland
Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI) is one of the fastest-growing professional bodies in this country, with more than 3,800 members and 5,000 students. It was founded in 1983 to provide a recognised business qualification for ambitious young people working or planning to work in middle management or at support level in the accounting area. Accounting Technicians Ireland is a partner body of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, which means that it has close links with the accounting profession as a whole and with major employers.

Intended Audience:
Students represent a wide range of backgrounds; from school-leavers to those already working in accounts but seeking a formal qualification.

What's an Accounting Technician?

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 accounting practices.

Accounting Technicians are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. They can perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts staff to financial controller and beyond. For instance, they can do financial accounting and budgeting, costing and credit control, payroll administration and tax returns. More experienced Accounting Technicians may often perform senior managerial tasks and audits.

Accounting Technicians can work on their own or alongside professional accountants. In a small company, they may be the only qualified accounting professional looking after the finance function, while in a larger company, they may be working as part of a team alongside accountants and administrative staff. While they are not accountants, they can perform many of the same functions and are qualified to take accounts up to trial balance.

'I have just completed the Accounting Technician programme in Genesis Business College in the Wexford centre and passed with flying colours. I found the staff and lecturers to be friendly and approachable. There was a friendly atmosphere which was lovely as it didn't make you feel like you were back in school. Through studying with Genesis Business College I have now been able to progress further with my studies and am now studying to be a Chartered Accountant. I would definitely recommend Genesis Business College to anyone considering pursuing a professional qualification. Michelle Hayes 2009 Student

Genesis Business College Student achieves first place in Ireland in May 2009 exams....

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: 5 passes on ordinary level papers (grade D or better) or 4 passes of which at least 2 are on higher level papers (grade D or better). Passes must be obtained in English and at least one subject from Mathematics or Accountancy or a relevant FETAC Level 5 qualification fully achieved.

Mature Students: Intending students over 21 years of age with relevant work experience may be accepted as a student on the basis of age and experience.

Exemptions
· First Year Students may be granted exemptions from certain subjects on the basis of prior achievements.
· No Exemptions are granted to Second Year students.

Course Details
The qualification consists of two parts:

First Year
· Law and Ethics
· Financial Accounting I
· Business Management
· Taxation I

2nd Year
· Financial Accounting II
· Management Accounting
· Taxation II
· Integrated Accounting Systems

Registration: Closing date for course registration with Genesis Business College September 10th. New students MUST also register with the Accounting Technicians before end October in order to sit the examinations. Existing students must pay their annual subscription directly to the Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Duration: 22 Weeks per year commencing week of Sept 27th 6-9(TBC), plus weekend past papers revision sessions.

Cost per Year: Tuition Fees: Foundation €1099, Admission €1450. Subscription, exam and book fees are payable directly to Accounting Technicians Ireland.

Further Study: Exemptions are granted to successful candidates who wish to pursue further professional body qualifications such as ACCA and CPA bodies.

This course is run from the Wexford Centre Only and is run subject to sufficient numbers.

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