ATI Year 1

Overview of ATI Year 1

Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals employed throughout all levels of finance across industry, practice and the public sector.

• 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.
• They can work on their own or alongside professional accountants. In a small company, they may be the only qualified employee looking after the finance function, while in a larger company, they may be working as part of a team alongside accountants and administrative staff.

Accounting Technicians can perform financial roles associated with fully trained accountants including:

• Financial accounting and budgeting
• Costing and credit control
• Payroll administration and tax returns
• Senior managerial tasks
• Auditing and assurance work
• Consulting
• Corporate finance
• Tax planning
• Insolvency

Accounting Technicians can be employed in a wide variety of sectors and industries including:

• Manufacturing
• Local and central government
• The health service
• Financial services including banking and insurance
• Shared services provision
• All sectors of commercial industry
• Private accountancy firms
• Leasing
• Real estate

The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right.

• Certificate for Accounting Technicians (achieved after successful completion of Year 1’s 4 subjects)
• Diploma for Accounting Technicians (achieved after successful completion of Year 2’s 4 subjects + 2 years’ work experience)

Both awards are designed to address the strong market need in all Irish sectors for qualified Accounting Technician professionals, and also to support the continuing development of those already employed.

Entrance Requirements

Mature learners who have reached 21 years of age but do not possess the minimum educational requirements may still apply to do the course based on age and experience.

School-leavers in the Republic of Ireland should have a Leaving Certificate with pass grades in:

• Five ordinary level subjects (including an O5 in English and Maths/Accountancy)

or

• Two ordinary level and two higher level subjects (including an O5 in English and Maths/Accountancy)

or

• Applied Leaving Certificate applicants should contact ATI on 01 649 8180 for further information

Prior Learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria. Those who have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification such as a QQI award may be eligible to register.

Certification

• Certificate (1 year, part time)
• Diploma (1 year, part time)

The course is two years in duration, in the first year the basics of accounting and business are covered. The second year  builds on Year 1, covering more advanced accounting and business topics.

ATI Year 1 Subjects:

• Financial Accounting
• Taxation
• Law & Ethics
• Business Management

Qualification

After successfully completing the Year 1 exams, students will hold the professional qualification of Certificate For Accounting Technicians from ATI.

Exemptions

If you have previously completed a relevant qualification you might be eligible for exemptions. You should check if you’re eligible for exemptions click here BEFORE registering as exemptions can’t be granted after you register.

Further Studies

Students continue onto Year 2 of the ATI programme, and gain the Diploma for Accounting Technicians qualification from ATI.