Accounting Technicians Ireland: Professional Qualification

On this course you will gain increased earning power, opportunity, mobility and in-demand financial skills with this island-wide, industry-recognised qualification for Accounting Technicians. You will get opportunities to continue further studies with exemptions in professional accountancy or to Degree.

• Advanced Taxation
• Advanced Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial Data Management

• Leaving Certificate grades (5 Ordinary Level)
• Leaving Certificate grades (2 Higher and 2 Ordinary Level)
• Minor Awared in Office Administration QQI Level 5M1997
• Minor Award in Business QQI Level 6M4985
• completion of a Centre-Based Assessment
• Word Placement (1 or 2 days) are mandatory
• Prior Experience in a bookkeeping setting
• Good computer skills are necessary
• Aged 18 years old (minimum) on entry
• Completion of the BKSB Online Assessment
• Satisfactory interview process
• COMPLETION of the Certificate for Accounting Technicians Year 1

• Progression to third level – Business/Accounting Degree, Professional Accounting Bodies including CPA, ACCA and ACA.

• Employment – Accounting Practice, Administration in Industry, Accounting in Industry, Public Service position.

Check out https://www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/ 

The Centre will cover the cost of annual student registration plus the course materials. This course is funds all Full Time VTOS and PLC students only. 

*VTOS Students must be eligible under the (VTOS) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme – see study options page for more information.

Additional fees are payable directly to the Accounting Technicians Ireland by the learner for the cost of the books and materials, examination fees, exemption fees and referral fees.

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.