Accounting Technician Year 1

This course is aimed at students who are interested in pursuing a career in Accounting or Finance.

Students will learn the key accounting concepts, principles of accounting and the knowledge and skills required to understand personal and business taxation regulations. They will gain an understanding of core business functions in management and law.

COURSE DIRECTOR: Mary-Ann O’Rourke

CERTIFICATION: Certificate for Accounting Technicians (Year 1)

COURSE STRUCTURE: Students will attend college 4 days a week. Students will go on work placement 1 day a week.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Leaving Certificate with pass grades in:

5 ordinary level subjects (including an O6 in English and Maths or Accountancy)
OR
2 ordinary level and 2 higher level subjects (including an O6 in English and Maths or Accountancy)

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.

Programme of Study

Accounting Technician, Year 1 (Certificate)

Financial Accounting
Taxation
Business Management
Law

Note:

The Accounting Technician Qualification Ireland is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right: Certificate for Accounting Technicians (1 Year); Diploma for Accounting Technicians (2 Years)

WHAT IS AN ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN?

An accounting technician is a qualified accounting professional 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.
Self-employment is another career option for qualified Accounting Technicians, many members run their own successful accountancy practice. Many Accounting Technician graduates enrol in further study, using the qualification and the exemptions it brings as a steppingstone as they work towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

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