Accounting Technicians Ireland: Professional Qualification
Accounting Technicians Ireland: Professional Qualification - Full Time - Year 1 Certificate and Year 2 Diploma for Accounting Technicians
Programme Aim
Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre is an approved Partner of Accounting Technicians Ireland and also a Sage Certified Training Centre. Accounting Technicians Ireland awards two nationally and internationally recognised qualifications:
Year 1: Certificate for Accounting Technicians
Year 2: Diploma for Accounting Technicians
The Diploma for Accounting Technicians is awarded upon successful completion of both the Certificate for Accounting Technicians and the Diploma for Accounting Technicians plus the completion of the Work Experience requirements.
The Work Experience requirements are based on learning outcomes and assessments criteria of the units which make up the Accounting Technicians of Ireland Diploma for Accounting Technicians.
Log onto www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
Year 1 - Award: The Certificate for Accounting Technicians
Year 1: Entry Requirements
- Applicants will be expected to a have Leaving Certificate, Business Administration QQI Level 5 Major Award with Distinction or equivalent standard of education
- All entry is subject to an interview and Centre Assessment
- All applicants are subject to an interview
Included in the Admission Process is an interview followed by an online assessment in Maths and English
Year 1: Full Time (VTOS) Course Content*
Title | Award | Awarding Body |
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Financial Accounting | Year 1- Financial Accounting | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Taxation | Year 1 - Taxation | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Law and Ethics | Year 1 - Law and Ethics | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Business Management | Year 1 - Business Management | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
*Subject to change*
Year 1: Course Duration
Frequency: 5 days a week, over 1 year – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday students are in the class room. Thursday and Friday students are placed on work experience.
Year 1: Progression
Students who successfully complete the Year 1 Award Certificate for Accounting Technicians may apply for the Year 2 Award Diploma for Accounting Technicians.
Year 2 - Award: The Diploma for Accounting Technicians
Year 2: Entry Requirements
To gain entry to Year 2 Students must has successfully completed the Year 1 Certificate for Accounting Technicians.
Year 1: Full Time (VTOS) Course Content*
Title | Award | Awarding Body |
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Advance Financial Accounting | Year 2 - Advance Financial Accounting | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Advance Taxation | Year 2 - Advance Taxation | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Management Accounting | Year 2 - Management Accounting | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
Integrated Accounting Systems | Year 2 - Integrated Accounting Systems | Accounting Technicians Ireland |
*Subject to change*
Year 2: Course Duration
Frequency: 5 days a week, over 1 year – Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday students are in the class room. Thursday and Friday students are placed on work experience.
Career Opportunities
Accounting Technicians graduates can develop successful careers in accounting positions.
FEE
€100 non-refundable Centre Registration. No Portarlington FETC Course Fees apply to a VTOS learner. All students will have to pay the following fees to the Accounting Technicians of Ireland before commencement of the programme: examination fees, referral fees and exemption, course materials and examination fees.
This course is available for Full Time VTOS Students and Non Full Time VTOS students (Non full Time VTOS Students are liable to Centre Registration and Course Fees).
*VTOS Students must be eligible under the (VTOS) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – see study options page for more information.
For more information please log onto www.accountingtechnicianireland.ie
*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.
Non VTOS Students Course fees payable to Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre
Centre Registration & Course Fees are payable to Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre by Non VTOS Students.
Centre Registration and Course Fees are accepted by Cash or Cheque. All cheques are to be made payable to Laois & Offaly Education & Training Board.
Year 1: Certificate for Accounting Technicians - Non VTOS Students | € Euro |
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Non-Refundable Registration Fee | 100.00 |
Course Fees: 4 Subjects @ €200.00 per subject | 800.00 |
Total | 900.00 |
Year 2: Diploma for Accounting Technicians - Non VTOS Students | € Euro |
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Non-Refundable Registration Fee | 100.00 |
Course Fees: 4 Subjects @ €200.00 per subject | 800.00 |
Total | 900.00 |
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Please log onto www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie to pay all fees that are payable to the Accounting Technicians Ireland. All students will have to pay the following fees to the Accounting Technicians of Ireland before commencement of the programme: registration fees, examination fees, referral fees, exemption fee and course materials. It is the responsibility of each learner to meet the closing date for Registration and Examination deadline dates from the Accounting Technicians academic year 2019/2020.
VTOS Students Centre fees payable to Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre
Centre Registration & Course Fees are payable to Portarlington Further Education & Training Centre by VTOS Students.
Centre Registration and Course Fees are accepted by Cash or Cheque. All cheques are to be made payable to Laois & Offaly Education & Training Board.
Year 1: Certificate for Accounting Technicians - VTOS Students | € Euro |
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Non-Refundable Registration Fee | 100.00 |
Course Fees: 4 Subjects @ €200.00 per subject | 0.00 |
Total | 100.00 |
Year 2: Diploma for Accounting Technicians - VTOS Students | € Euro |
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Non-Refundable Registration Fee | 100.00 |
Course Fees: 4 Subjects @ €200.00 per subject | 0.00 |
Total | 100.00 |
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Year 1: The Certificate for Accounting Technicians
VTOS Students will not have to pay to the Accounting Technicians of Ireland the Registration Fee of €170.00 for the Year 1: Certificate for Accounting Technicians. This will be paid by Laois & Offaly Education and Training Board on their behalf. They will have to pay examination fees, referral fees, exemption and course materials. It is the responsibility of each learner to meet the closing date for Registration and Examination deadline dates from the Accounting Technicians academic year 2019/2020.
Year 2: The Diploma for Accounting Technicians
VTOS Students will not have to pay to the Accounting Technicians of Ireland the Registration Fee of €65.00 for the Year 2: Diploma for Accounting Technicians. This will be paid by Laois & Offaly Education and Training Board on their behalf. They will have to pay examination fees, referral fees, exemption fee and course materials. It is the responsibility of each learner to meet the closing date for Registration and Examination deadline dates from the Accounting Technicians academic year 2019/2020.
Qualifications
Year 1 Certificate and Year 2 Diploma for Accounting Technicians
Venue
Portarlington FETC
Bracklone Street
Portarlington
County Laois
Start Date September 2022
End Date June 2023
Facilities
- Study Room
- Free Parking
- Disabled Parking
- Canteen
Contact
Margaret Morrin
Email:
mmorrin@loetb.ie
Phone
(057) 8623161
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Portarlington Further Education Centre, Bracklone Street, Portarlington, County Laois, R32 NW63, Ireland
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Testimonials
Read what our past students have to say about their experience with Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre
After successfully completing the first year of course I was lucky enough to get work experience, as an Accounts Assistant.”

