ATI Accounting Technician

• Programme overview

  Drogheda Institute of Further Education (DIFE) is partnering with Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), Ireland’s leading body for Accounting Technicians, to offer the ATI Professional Diploma on a part-time, evening basis at the Drogheda college campus.

  The programme provides graduates with an internationally recognised qualification and in-demand financial and accounting skills to apply to a range of roles in various sectors, ensuring excellent routes to employment. Accounting technicians are qualified accounting professionals that work at all levels of finance and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce, and in private accountancy practices.

  ATI qualifications, which can be obtained in as little as two years, are recognised as one of the fastest pathways to a fulfilling and rewarding professional accounting career.

   

  PLEASE NOTE:

  • grant support applies to a one year duration only
  • ATI fee of €800 is not included in this support and must be paid separately
• Learning outcomes

  Students can avail of support for either Year 1 or Year 2.

  Year 1

  The programme is divided into four modules assessed via remotely invigilated online exams. Updated every year with the newest legislative and taxation changes, the Accounting Technicians Ireland syllabus equips you with employable business skills, and a strong technical knowledge of finance and accountancy practice:

  • Financial Accounting: Gain an understanding of the principles and concepts of financial accounting, technical competency in double-entry bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements for various types of reporting entities.
  • Taxation (ROI/NI): Develop both an understanding of, and technical skills, in personal and business taxation.
  • Business Law (ROI/NI): Gain an understanding of the key concepts and fundamental principles of law in the context of business and commercial activities.
  • Business Management: Develop knowledge and understanding of business organisations and functions, information systems in business, modern management, leadership, corporate governance, professional ethics, and corporate social responsibility.

   

  Year 2

  Develop a strong foundation in business and accountancy. This initial one-year programme is the first step to qualify as an Accounting Technician and enables progression to the Diploma. It is a Level 4 Certificate Award accredited by CCEA and equates to a Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications in the Republic of Ireland.

  The programme is divided into four modules assessed via remotely invigilated online exams. Updated every year with the newest legislative and taxation changes, the Accounting Technicians Ireland syllabus equips you with employable business skills, and a strong technical knowledge of finance and accountancy practice:

  • Financial Accounting: Gain an understanding of the principles and concepts of financial accounting, technical competency in double-entry bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements for various types of reporting entities.
  • Taxation (ROI/NI): Develop both an understanding of, and technical skills, in personal and business taxation.
  • Business Law (ROI/NI): Gain an understanding of the key concepts and fundamental principles of law in the context of business and commercial activities.
  • Business Management: Develop knowledge and understanding of business organisations and functions, information systems in business, modern management, leadership, corporate governance, professional ethics, and corporate social responsibility.

  • Professional foundation in accountancy and business
  • Important digital-skills for the workplace
  • Increased skillset to advance your career
  • Opportunity to progress to Diploma level
• Who is the course for
  • Career-changers moving to an accounting and finance role
  • School-leavers and recent graduates looking to kick-start their career
  • Accountancy professionals seeking a qualification
  • Professionals wishing to upskill their knowledge of accounts and finance
• Trainer Profile

  Drogheda Institute of Further Education (DIFE) is the largest provider of PLC courses in the North East Region providing Further Education (FE) courses to school leavers and adults returning to education.

  Mission

  To provide a high quality, comprehensive and inclusive Further Education service to the people in Drogheda and its hinterland in co-operation with existing educational providers and industry. All students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.