PROSPECTUS 2017/ 2018 Your accounting career starts here
We have NUMBERS in our DNA www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
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About Accounting Technicians Ireland ...... 04
Careers in accountancy...... 07
Programme delivery...... 13
Student support, exams and exemptions...... 19
Entry requirements and registration...... 23
Fees and financial assistance...... 26
Membership, recruitment and career services...... 29
List of partner colleges...... 36
How to register...... 38 DIPLOMA ATI x 2 years =
The possibilities are infinite.
About us Accounting Technicians Ireland is the leading professional Accounting Technicians body, with more than 10,000 members and students across the Island of Ireland. We promote the highest standards of excellence in education and training to our students and our members.
Founded in 1983, Accounting Technicians Many employers see this as essential Ireland provides a nationally and when hiring. internationally recognised accounting qualification. Accounting Technicians Ireland is a partner body with Chartered Accountants Ireland and Over the last 34 years, it has confirmed an associate member of the International its position as the leading qualification for Federation of Accountants. Accounting Technicians on the Island of Ireland. Graduates can further progress their career in accounting by going on to study with Our graduates are employed in industry, Chartered Accountants Ireland, or a range commerce, private practice and the public of other professional accounting bodies and sector, at all levels of finance. higher education institutes.
Our innovative qualification combines We provide our members with life-long professional examinations with practical support throughout their career as an work experience, to ensure our graduates accounting technician. bring real value to the jobs market. We welcome students and members Students develop skills in cutting-edge into a strong, island-wide Community of accounting software used by business today. Practice and provide them with CPD and strong networking opportunities via well- As qualified members of Accounting established District Societies. Technicians Ireland, graduates are entitled to use the respected and valued MIATI We have offices located in Dublin and Belfast designation after their name. and we have strong links with local college networks throughout the Island of Ireland.
PAGE 4 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Seven great reasons to choose Accounting Technicians Ireland
Leading professional body for Accounting 1 Technicians on the Island of Ireland Leading provider of professional accounting 2 technician education Island-wide Community of Practice focused on career development through cutting 3 edge activities Wide range of Membership Services to 4 help develop your career Excellent Recruitment and Careers Services focused on expanding Accounting Technicians 5 jobs market Extensive network of college partners 6 throughout the Island of Ireland Strong links with professional accounting 7 bodies and higher education institutes
The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification gives a very strong foundation in accounting. It equips you for business life, allowing you to manage and run a business at national and international level. Mark Fagan, Head of Operations at Topcon Ireland & Northern Ireland
PAGE 5 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Our Numbers Speak for Themselves
1 Full-time 1983 We have more than 2 Part-time 70 COLLEGE 3 Online LOCATIONS in Ireland 4 Apprenticeship
We were ESTABLISHED in 1983 over 70
95% 1 Full-time of our members are employed 2 Part-time We have more than 3 Online 10,000 MEMBERS and STUDENTS 4 Apprenticeship across the Island of Ireland
over 70
We have 4 DISTRICT SOCIETIES 1 Full-timeThere was an 11% INCREASE in demand nationwide 2 Part-timefor Accounting Technicians last year 3 Online
4 Apprenticeship Our students can choose from 4 STUDY OPTIONS over 70 1 Full-time 1 Full-time 2 Part-time 3 Online 2 OurPart-time graduates enter the jobs market with 2 YEARS’ experience under their belt 4 Apprenticeship 3 Online PAGE 6 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS 4 Apprenticeship
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over 70 Careers in Divideraccountancy PAGE 7 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS What is an Accounting Technician? Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals employed throughout all levels of finance across the public sector, industry, commerce and private accountancy practices.
n 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. n 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 Accounting Technicians can be employed financial roles associated with fully in a wide variety of sectors and industries trained accountants including: including:
Financial Accounting and Budgeting Manufacturing
Costing and Credit Control Local and central government
Payroll Administration and Tax Returns The health service
Senior Managerial Tasks Financial services including banking and insurance
Auditing and Assurance Work Shared services provision
Consulting All sectors of commercial industry
Corporate Finance Private accountancy firms
Tax Planning Leasing
Insolvency Real estate
Self-employment is another career option for qualified Accounting Technicians, and many of our 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 stepping stone as they work towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.
PAGE 8 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Pathway to Success
FULL MEMBERSHIP
SECOND YEAR WORK EXPERIENCE DIPLOMA FOR (2 YEARS) ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
PRIOR LEARNING (WITHIN LAST 6 YEARS)
FIRST YEAR CERTIFICATE FOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
A-LEVELS LEAVING CERTIFICATE MATURE STUDENT The Qualification
Whether you choose to study the Certificate or the Diploma for Accounting Technicians, our qualification will put you on thepathway to success in your accounting career.
Both qualifications are designed to meet the strong and specific demand for qualified Accounting Technician professionals in all Irish sectors, and to support the continuing development of those already in employment.
The syllabus Work-based learning Our syllabus has been carefully designed to equip Work-based learning outcomes are achieved via the graduates with an array of transferable business workplace. skills and a technical knowledge of finance and accountancy practice. Experience can also be gained at any time – before, during or after formal studies. Students must achieve Our student supports are updated every year to the learning outcomes of six mandatory and three reflect legislative and taxation change in both the elective units. Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This real and relevant experience adds to the strength You will develop a comprehensive understanding of of our qualification over other ‘class-only’ accounting the theory and techniques used by today’s accounting courses. technicians. All of your experience has to be signed off by a mentor If you progress to our Diploma, you’ll put that theory who can verify that you have achieved all of the into practice through work experience. associated learning outcomes.
Who it’s for
n Leaving Certificate or A-Level graduates who now wish to complete a professional qualification
n Those who have completed Leaving Certificate/A-Levels in recent years but have not yet pursued a professional qualification
n Mature students who would like to go on to further study but who don’t know how to take that first step
n Students of Further Education courses in business or accounting who wish to progress to a professional qualification
n Those who currently work or have previously worked in a finance role such as bookkeeping, general administration, payroll, accounting assistance etc., but have not received any formal training to date
n Staff who hold a senior management or general management position and would like to gain a greater understanding of the accountancy process
n The self-employed who would like to improve their business and financial management skills
Ultimately the qualification increases employment opportunities for a broad range of accounting and finance roles and will enable progressive opportunities to senior financial management at a later stage of an Accounting Technician’s career. Moreover, it opens doors to further accounting studies via exemptions with professional bodies and higher education institutes.
I’d recommend the Accounting Technicians Ireland Diploma programme as it gives people a sense of what working in accounting and finance is like. It was really positive for me and gave me a self-confidence and inner pride that is one of the most valuable things I’ve taken into my career. Joe Bollard, Partner – Tax, EY
PAGE 10 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Certificate for Accounting Technicians The Certificate for Accounting Technicians is designed to give you a solid grounding in business as well as a strong foundation in accountancy. It is the first step on your journey to a new and rewarding career as an Accounting Technician. The Certificate prepares you to carry out basic accounting tasks in the workplace and allows you to go on to the Diploma for Accounting Technicians.
You will study: This is a Level 4 Certificate Award in Northern Ireland*. n Financial Accounting The award is comparable to Level n Taxation 6 on the National Framework of n Law & Ethics Qualifications (NFQ) in the Republic of Ireland. n Business Management
* ATI Level 4 Certificate for Accounting Technicians (RQF) Qualification number 600/6337/3
Diploma for Accounting Technicians While the Certificate for Accounting Technicians is a qualification in its own right, most of our students pursue the Diploma for Accounting Technicians and become fully qualified Accounting Technicians with increased earning power. Second year modules bring you to the next level in your accounting studies. On successful completion of Second Year, you can become an Affiliate Member of ATI, and maintain your professional affiliation while you complete the work experience requirements. You will study: This is a Level 5 Diploma award in n Advanced Financial Accounting Northern Ireland**. n Advanced Taxation The award is comparable toLevel 6 on the National Framework of n Management Accounting Qualifications (NFQ) in the Republic n Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS) of Ireland.
** ATI Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (RQF) Qualification number 600/0170/0
CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA FOR SECOND YEAR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS WORK EXPERIENCE
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AND OUR COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ON PAGE 30
PAGE 11 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Study Options Accounting Technicians Ireland offers four study options. For further details on any of these options, please contact Student Services on 01 6498180 or email [email protected]
01. Full-Time Study
Full-time programmes are available through a number of our Approved Partner Colleges and these are usually run over four weekdays. These Partners include Education & Training Boards (ETBs), Institutes of Technology, Colleges NI and leading private colleges.
Full-time state-funded programmes are also provided to jobseekers in a number of Approved Partner Training Centres in the Republic of Ireland. Certificate (One Year) and often Diploma (Two Year) courses are available, and are free to eligible jobseekers. Please contact your local Employment Services Office (Intreo) to check your eligibility and discuss the training options available.
See our Approved Partner Colleges on Pages 34-35 for details on where you can study.
02. Part-Time Study
Most of our Approved Partners offer part-time study options. Part-time study normally involves evening lectures twice weekly, although some Approved Partner Colleges may deliver day-time options. If you choose the part-time study route you can work during the day and study at night, gaining valuable experience towards your qualification. You can also study part-time at our Academy at our Dublin HQ or with ATI Online.
03. ATI Online
ATI Online offers our in-demand qualification, delivered in a modern and flexible way. Lectures are released every Monday, and you are supported by dedicated online tutors. There are also virtual classes, face-to-face tuition, student forums and subject assessments throughout the year. This modern study mode suits a wide range of circumstances and is ideal for those who do not live near a partner college. You will never miss a class!
04. Apprenticeship
Accounting Technicians Ireland runs the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Northern Ireland, which provides students with a practical, fully funded route towards a career in accountancy where students earn while they learn.
Now in its third year of running, the HLA in Accountancy is delivered in partnership with all six Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland.
A similar programme, the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship, is commencing in September 2017 in the Republic of Ireland.
This new programme is perfect for school-leavers and mature learners who prefer practical training to full-time academic study. This programme is funded by SOLAS and leads to a Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate Award
See Programme Delivery (pages 13-18) for full details on all of these study options.
PAGE 12 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Programme
deliveryPAGE 13 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Approved Partner Colleges
Accounting Technicians Ireland approves education providers who support students as they work towards our qualifications. Our programmes, both full-time and part-time, are available at more than 70 Approved Partner colleges and training centres throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
These currently include Education & Training Boards (ETBs), Institutes of Technology, Colleges NI and leading private colleges. Find an Approved Partner Colleges near you on Pages 36-37.
Tuition is provided by the Approved Partner College, and exams take place in 16 exam centres around the country.
The Diploma for Accounting Technicians qualification is awarded by Accounting Technicians Ireland and is recognised both nationally and internationally.
Our Partner Colleges ensure a smooth transition ‘back to Tuition fees, enrolment dates the classroom’ for adults who are returning to education, and class timetables will vary and also help school-leavers adjust to the new demands depending on which partner of college life. college you choose. Most are due Their campuses have excellent facilities and a real to commence in mid to late September 2017. ‘college buzz’ about them. Many of them offer a range n of other programmes from IT to the Arts, offering the ATI If you plan to study with one of our Approved student a diverse college experience. Partner Colleges, you should contact the programme co-ordinator for information on enrolment dates and We enjoy a strong and supportive relationship with our procedures. You will find contact details for programme Partner Colleges, and we work hand in hand with our co-ordinators on Pages 36-37. dedicated programme co-ordinators to ensure that your n experience at these colleges is positive and fruitful. If you are registering with one of our Approved Partner Colleges, you must pay tuition fees directly to At the beginning of each academic year, lecturers are the college, and professional fees covering registration, invited to attend a Liaison Day with ATI. exams and textbooks directly to us. Our professional fees are listed on Page 27. Your local college will advise Lecturers are highly experienced in delivering our you on their tuition fees. programmes, and they are provided with a range of n teaching resources and tools to help you prepare for If you are applying for exemptions you must apply your exams. for these first and exemptions cannot be granted after you register. See Page 22 for further details on They can also offer career guidance or advice based on exemptions. previous successful graduates.
PAGE 14 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS ATI Academy
ATI delivers the Certificate and Diploma for Accounting Technicians at The Academy, at its Dublin HQ - CA House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
This state-of-the-art campus provides modern facilities and teaching tools to support students during their studies and enhance their learning experience.
With the first evening class commencing at 6.15pm, city centre workers have ample time to travel from the office.
Excellence in accounting Other features and benefits of studying at technician education The Academy:
n Our Academy boasts world-class teaching n Printed lecture notes and weekly facilities at our HQ in Dublin 2. recorded lectures on Moodle
n Our lecturers are highly experienced - many n Revision workshops of them studied our programme themselves and have excelled in their individual fields. n Graded assignments and mock exams
n All Academy lectures are recorded for revision n Study lounge onsite purposes and made available to students. n Free Wi-Fi n Course materials include textbooks, online tutorials and MyRevision online support. Classes commence September 12, 2017 and run: Tuesdays: n Dedicated Programme Manager. 18.15 - 19.45 and 20.00 - 21.30 Visit www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie Wednesdays: to check your exemptions and learn more. 18.15 - 19.45 and 20.00 - 21.30
For further information including programme fees contact Leda Egri, Programme Manager, on (01) 649 8120 or [email protected]
Lecture halls and amenities are second to none: bright, modern and comfortable and great for evening studying. All lecturers have been very helpful from day one, exam preparation has been great and the additional Saturday workshops have proven to be a great revision tool. Dennis Werian MIATI, ATI Academy Graduate
PAGE 15 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS ATI Online
We have taken the high standards we have set in course content and tutor support, and combined them with the finest online learning resources.
ATI Online offers our in-demand qualification, delivered in a modern and flexible way. You can study at your own pace, and combine your learning with work and other commitments.
ATI Online is popular among busy professionals who prefer to study in the evening, or among those who work from home. It is also very well suited to those whose personal commitments mean they don’t have time to get to classes or lectures.
Flexible pathway to Other features and benefits of studying success in accounting ATI Online include:
n Recorded lectures are released every n week, and you are supported by Dedicated Programme Manager dedicated online tutors. You will never n Regular interactive tutorials miss a class! n Regular assessment & Feedback n There are also virtual classes, face-to-face weekend tuition, student n Peer-to-peer study discussion forums and subject assessments n Mock exams throughout the year.
n Course commences with Orientation Day Orientation Day commences September – meet your lecturers and get tips and 16, 2017, with lectures released each advice on online study. Monday (26 weeks)
Visit www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie Three weekend face-to-face sessions to check your exemptions or try a free in November 2017, January 2018 and sample class. March 2018
For further information on our ATI Online September and January programmes including schedules and fees contact Vasantha Yeruva, Programme Manager, on (01) 649 8121 or [email protected]
I am now a huge fan of online learning, not just the recorded lectures, but the online format with forums, tutor contact and information repository. It made returning to study as painless as possible and the overall support from ATI has been brilliant. Sophie Hayley MIATI, ATI Online Graduate
PAGE 16 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy (Northern Ireland) The Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Accountancy was piloted in 2014, to address specific skills shortages in Northern Ireland’s Accountancy & Finance sector The apprenticeship is a system of employment-focused training and education which enables apprentices to obtain the skills, knowledge and competence required to perform effectively as an Accounting Technician.
It provides young people with a practical and fully funded route towards a professional career in accountancy.
The first cohort of apprentices graduated from the programme in December 2016 and have now moved to full time roles as fully qualified Accounting Technicians in industry, practice and public sector organisations. n You will be employed in an accountancy practice or This innovative programme an organisation with a suitable accounts department is delivered in partnership for two years. with the following Regional n The Level 5 Diploma* programme is equivalent to a Colleges: Foundation Degree programme and is recognised by n Belfast Metropolitan College leading accountancy bodies and Higher Education Institutes. www.belfastmet.ac.uk n You will gain valuable knowledge, practical n Northern Regional College skills and work experience as well as an www.nrc.ac.uk internationally recognised accounting qualification. n Southern Regional College n The programme is supported by Chartered www.src.ac.uk Accountants Ireland, Colleges NI and many leading accountancy and industry employers in Northern Ireland. n North West Regional College www.nwrc.ac.uk n Upon completion of the programme, you may be n eligible to progress to chartered accountancy through South West College Chartered Accountants Ireland’s professional Level 7 www.swc.ac.uk programme. n South Eastern Regional College * ** ATI Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians (RQF) Qualifi cation number 600/0170/0 www.serc.ac.uk
For further information, visit www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie or contact your Regional College above.
The Apprenticeship successfully combined the required assessment elements of external examinations and work-based learning to award me with an industry-recognised qualification in the field of accountancy, all within a period of just two years. Lara Salmon MIATI, Higher Level Apprentice at Belfast Metropolitan College
PAGE 17 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Accounting Technician Apprenticeship (Republic of Ireland)
Accounting Technicians Ireland launches the Republic of Ireland’s first-ever National Apprenticeship in the field of accountancy in September 2017.
On successful completion of the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship the apprentice is awarded a Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate. The Accounting Technician Praktikum is delivered in the following colleges:
n Blackrock Further Education Institute n Monaghan Institute www.bfei.ie www.monaghaninstitute.ie n Bray Institute of Further Education n Rathmines College www.bife.ie www.rathminescollege.ie n Cork College of Commerce n Coláiste Íde College of Further Education www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie www.colaisteide.ie
This new Apprenticeship Programme comprises of Prospective Students: a minimum of two years’ alternating between On- n The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a practical the-Job and Off-the-Job training and development. route to a career in accountancy where you will earn while you On successful completion of the Accounting learn on a two-year, funded programme. Technician Apprenticeship, Apprentices receive a Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate Award, recognised n We have employers from industry, practice and the public in Ireland as well as other EU and non-EU countries. sector, offering two-year contracts on the programme. You will work four days a week with the employer and study one day The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship equips a week with a local college, as you complete a recognised and participants with a broad range of transferable valuable qualification. business skills and a technical knowledge of finance and accounting practice which will enable them to n You will put your college learning into practice every day, secure employment in a broad range of accounting and as you go from complete beginner to fully qualified Accounting finance roles and progress to further study or senior Technician, while being mentored through the programme in financial management at a later stage of their career. both the workplace and your local college.
A wide range of employers are participating in n You will exit the programme with solid work experience the programme, from industry, practice and the gained in a business environment, and a chance to continue public sector. your studies in professional accountancy or to degree level.
For further information, visit www.accountingtechnicianapprenticeship.ie or contact your local Partner College above
The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a logical fit for Mazars’ Outsourcing department as Accounting Technicians are an essential part of our team. The combination of classroom learning with practical workplace training ensures that, when qualified, the Accounting Technician will be equipped with all the necessary skills to progress as far as they want to within our team. Jennifer Kelly, Manager Financial Management and Outsourcing Services - Mazars - Dublin
PAGE 18 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Student support, exams and exemptions Student Supports
Our students are provided with a range of support services to assist them in their study and their working lives. These are divided into two broad categories; academic supports and guidance.
Academic Supports
Core Academic Supports
Approved Partner Course Materials Tuition
Full-time, Online Tutorials Part-time or Textbooks MyRevision KnowledgePoint Online Learning
Academic & Career Guidance
Exemptions from Career Advice and Dedicated Student Further Study Recruitment Service Services Team
Touchpoint Student Website Newsletter Portal Course Materials
Our perfect blend of textbook and online-based learning resources equips you with everything you need to excel in your exams and in the jobs that will follow.
Textbooks Accounting Technicians Ireland’s textbooks are the best place to begin your studies. When preparing for your exams, make sure to revise each chapter using the questions at the end.
MyRevision Test your knowledge at the end of each chapter by accessing our MyRevision online resource. You’ll find more than 100 practice questions per module, including self-assessment questions featured in your textbooks, additional exam-standard multiple-choice questions and short computational ones. You’ll also find a range of past and sample papers, to help you prepare for your exams.
You can access ‘MyRevision’ at any time by logging on to the online student portal TouchPoint.
KnowledgePoint Your course materials package also includes full access to the entire range of KnowledgePoint online tutorials. Viewing an online tutorial is virtually the same as being in the room with the lecturer. All our online resources can be viewed on your PC, tablet or smartphone.
KnowledgePoint has been an invaluable learning tool that has enhanced and improved my lectures. I would highly recommend this superb resource to all students and lecturers. John Healy, Director of Adult Education, Mallow College of Further Education
PAGE 21 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Exams & Exemptions
Examinations for both first and second year students are held in May.
There is a supplementary session in August where a repeat or a resit is required.
Second year students also have a computer- based examination on Integrated Accounting Systems, which takes place in April.
You have a maximum timeframe of 10 years* to successfully complete all exams, giving you great flexibility if your circumstances demand it. However, most students will successfully complete the exams over a two-year period.
Students can sit their exams in 16 exam centres nationwide, and they will be credited with a pass in individual papers if they obtain 50% or higher.
*All First Year exams must be successfully completed within six years of registration.
For further details contact our Assessment Officer on 01 649 8181 or email [email protected]
Exemptions
If you have completed relevant qualifications within the last six years, you may be eligible for exemptions from certain first-year exams.
To be considered for exemptions, these relevant qualifications must be a minimum of QQI Level 6 in the Republic of Ireland or Level 4 in Northern Ireland (or higher). Please note that exemptions are not available for second-year exams.
You can apply for exemptions free of charge, though there is a charge of €50/£40 to accept any exemptions that are offered. The closing date to apply for exemptions is October 2, 2017.
For further information on exemptions, please email [email protected]
PAGE 22 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Entry requirements and registration Entry Requirements
Accounting Technicians Ireland’s qualification is open to students from all walks of life.
It is a versatile qualification, which means we have a diverse body of students and members all over the island.
Below are the minimum entry requirements to our normal programmes.
Entry requirements differ slightly for our apprenticeship programmes.
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: n Five ordinary level subjects (including an O5 in English and Maths/Accountancy.) or n Two ordinary level and two higher level subjects (including an O5 in English and Maths/ Accountancy.) or n Applied Leaving Certificate applicants should contact the Student Services Team on 01 649 8180 for further information.
School-leavers in Northern Ireland should have obtained one A-Level or two AS-Levels. Students should also have grades in English and at least one subject from Maths or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level.
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 in the Republic of Ireland or QCA and BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland may be eligible to register.
PAGE 24 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Registration If you would like to register as a new student, the easiest way is to register online at www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/register
Registration opens in April and the closing date for registration is October 27, 2017. However, to ensure that you receive your Course Materials* in good time for class, it is advisable to register in the summer before classes start in September.
If you register online, you can also avail of our stepped payment facility, which lets you spread your professional fees over three payments throughout the year – see Fees and Financial Assistance for further details.
Should you need any further help, please feel free to contact us on 01 649 8180 or email [email protected]. We will be happy to guide you through the registration process and advise you on your nearest college and the course of study that is right for you.
*Delivery of Course Materials commences on September 1, 2017 and will be free of charge until October 15, 2017
Getting Started
Apply for If you have completed a relevant qualification in the last six years you may be Exemptions eligible for some exemptions. You should apply for these first as exemptions can’t be granted after you register. WHEN: Apply from early May until 3rd October 2017.
Choose a You can study full-time or part-time. Once you decide on an option you should study option pick a college in your area from the list on Pages 36-37. WHEN: Decide this as soon as possible.
Enrol with You will need to enrol with your chosen college for tuition. Enrolment dates an Approved and procedures vary so you should contact your chosen college for further Partner College information. WHEN: Contact the college from early 2017.
Register with In addition to enrolling for tuition, you must register directly with Accounting Accounting Technicians Ireland. During the registration process you can accept any exemptions you have been offered, apply for exams and order your course materials. Technicians WHEN: Register from early April 2017.
PAGE 25 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Fees and financial assistance Fees
All students pay professional fees to Accounting Technicians Ireland. Professional fees cover student registration, exam fees, course materials and other student supports.
If you study directly with Accounting Technicians Ireland, you also pay tuition fees to the Institute. This covers lectures, recorded lectures and additional support.
If you are studying with a partner college, you pay tuition fees directly to them.
First Year Professional Fees
1 Subject 2 Subjects 3 Subjects 4 Subjects
Registration c170/£140 c170/£140 c170/£140 c170/£140 Exam Fee c75/£65 c150/£130 c225/£195 c300/£260 Course Material Fee c65/£55 c130/£110 c195/£165 c260/£220 Total e310/£260 e450/£380 e590/£500 e730/£620
Course textbooks will be delivered free of charge by courier up to October 15, 2017. After this date, a delivery charge of c12/£11 will apply to all orders. Stepped payments will be adjusted accordingly to incorporate this charge.
Second Year Professional Fees
1 Subject 2 Subjects 3 Subjects
Registration c85/£70 c85/£70 c85/£70 Exam Fee c75/£65 c150/£130 c225/£195 Course Material Fee c65/£55 c130/£110 c195/£165 Total e225/£190 e365/£310 e505/£430
Note: IAS Exam c120/£105 Course Material c65/£55
Typically a student progressing to second year and studying all four subjects will pay professional fees of c690/£590.
In addition to these professional fees, students pay tuition fees to the colleges where they choose to study.
PAGE 27 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Stepped Payments Accounting Technicians Ireland offers a stepped payment facility, thereby allowing students to spread the cost of their payments over three instalments during the course of the academic year. This facility is only available to students who register online before October 27, 2017 at www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/register
First Year Stepped Payments
1 Subject 2 Subjects 3 Subjects 4 Subjects At Registration c112.64 / £94.48 c163.50 / £138.08 c214.38 / £181.68 c265.24 / £225.28 25th November 2017 c103.33 / £86.66 c150 / £126.66 c196.66 / £166.66 c243.33 / £206.66 27th January 2018 c103.33 / £86.66 c150 / £126.66 c196.66 / £166.66 c243.33 / £206.66 Total e319.30 / £267.80 e463.50 / £391.40 e607.70 / £515.00 e751.90 / £638.60
* An administration fee of 3% applies.
Second Year Stepped Payments
1 Subject 2 Subjects 3 Subjects Registration c81.75 / £69.04 c132.61 / £112.64 c183.49 / £156.24 25th November 2017 c75.00 / £63.33 c121.67 / £103.33 c168.33 / £114.33 27th January 2018 c75.00 / £63.33 c121.67 / £103.33 c168.33 / £143.33 Total e231.75 / £195.70 e375.95 / £319.30 e520.15 / £442.90
* An administration fee of 3% applies. NOTE: IAS Exam c120/£105 Course Material c65/£55 This can be added into the Steps. Exemption fees and tuition fees for Academy and the Online Programme are included during the registration process. Fees are applied when you input the exemption code and select your college option. Financial Assistance Financial education assistance is available for eligible students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland n Student Grants (full-time only) www.grantsonline.ie n Back to Education Allowance (BTEA). Enquires should be directed to your Local Social Welfare Office n Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Enquires should be directed to the Local Further Education College (ETB) n Fully funded programmes available at our Approved Partner Training Centres (ETB) n Funding may be available from employers n Accounting Technician Apprenticeship. Enquiries should be directed to Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Northern Ireland n Student Grants are available from your local Student Finance NI Office www.studentfinanceni.co.uk n Funding may be available from employers n Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy & Finance. Enquiries should be directed to your local Further Education College. In the event that you have applied or been approved for funding of any type, please contact us directly in advance of registration on (01) 649 8180 for further information.
PAGE 28 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Membership, recruitment and career services ATI’s Community of Practice
ATI is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians in Ireland. Our internationally recognised qualification leads to exciting career opportunities in industry, practice and the public sector.
When you start your studies with us, you become part of a 10,000-strong Community of Professional Practice on the island of Ireland, and beyond. Together with ATI, this professional network will support you and open up new doors throughout your career.
There are many advantages to becoming a member of our Community of Professional Practice, including:
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION CPD TRAINING INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS CAREER ADVICE
DISTRICT SOCIETIES AFFINITY SCHEMES STUDY EXEMPTIONS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
District Societies
We have four District Societies on the island of Ireland, which support our Community of Practice by organising career-focused local events and training.
These valuable sessions are both educational and fun. They provide unrivalled networking opportunities where you can mix with all levels of accounting technicians and make important career-enhancing connections. Annual Conference
ATI’s flagship Annual Conference is the must-attend event for accountancy professionals in Ireland. Open to all levels of membership, the Conference is held in October each year and features fascinating sessions from industry thought leaders.
For further information visit www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie or contact Phil McDonald, Manager, Member Services, on 01 649 8116
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There are four levels to membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Members may use the professional designation MIATI.
Fellows may use the professional designation FIATI.
Fellows are highly experienced Members of Accounting Technicians Ireland, who are entitled to use the professional letters FIATI to differentiate their senior experience and expertise within the accounting profession. They also enjoy a range of benefits exclusive to Fellow Fellowship. Fellow membership is open to anyone who has been a Full Member of Accounting (FIATI) Technicians Ireland for eight continuous years and has at least five years’ experience in a senior accounting role.
Invitations to apply for Fellow Membership are issued each year to all qualifying members.
Full Membership of ATI allows you to join a professional accounting body that will assist and support your career development throughout your working life. Member The MIATI designation guarantees employers of your professional standing and ability. It tells them that you are a fully qualified Accounting Technician who has the ‘on-the-job’, practical skills they need. (MIATI)
Membership applications are accepted three times a year, and Conferring Ceremonies take place in December in both Dublin and Belfast.
This is an interim class of membership which allows you to maintain your links with ATI and receive support while you gain your practical Work Experience requirements.
Affiliate As an affiliate member you can access a vast range of services including support in securing work experience, District society and networking events, CPD training and affinity Member and discount schemes Work Experience Clinics are regularly scheduled throughout the year where students and affiliate members can access one-to-one advice on work experience requirements.
Once you enrol in an ATI programme, you take the first step towards a rewarding new career, and become a Student Member. Student You’ll receive a monthly student eZine, Student Matters, with news and information on the Institute, its events and of course study supports. Member You’ll be invited to a selection of our events in your local District Society and get to meet your future peers in a relaxed setting. Recruitment & Career Services
Accounting Technicians Ireland’s Recruitment & Careers Services offer exclusive career advice and placement services to members and students of Accounting Technicians Ireland.
Whether you’re looking for your first job in the field of accountancy, or have a wealth of experience and want a more senior position, help is at hand.
This service is completely free and offers you:
n Full-time, part-time, contract and permanent job opportunities n Advice on preparing your CV n Advice on preparing for your interview n Salary guidance
Accounting Technicians are in Demand
In line with the recent upswing in the economy, we have seen a significant increase in the demand for qualified Accounting Technicians.
Our Recruitment & Careers Services team work with a wide range of employers including large accountancy practices, SMEs and multinational operations. We place Accounting Technicians in roles with some of the most respected names in both Irish and multinational business.
Our clients are looking for the skills associated with the Accounting Technicians qualification and feel confident that when employing an Accounting Technician they are getting a person who can hit the ground running.
We are seeing demand from both Practice and Industry across all market sectors. Of particular interest is the demand from the SME Practice sector that was heavily affected in the downturn.
Most have seen growth in their business and are feeling confident in employing staff once again. Salaries are also slowly edging up as demand for good applicants starts to outstrip supply.
To find out more about Accounting Technicians Ireland Recruitment Services or apply for any of the latest job vacancies on offer, contact Recruitment Services on (01) 649 8126 or email [email protected]
PAGE 32 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS A well-established qualification recognised by employers for more than 30 years.
Robert Cogill, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Accounting Technicians Ireland Recruitment & Career Services.
Economic recovery The value of the qualification There are many factors behind the current shortages The Diploma for Accounting Technicians is a well- in this area. The long recession saw companies established qualification which has been recognised downsizing to a bare minimum so that when the by employers for more than 30 years. upturn came they had lost their skilled workers. You can only become qualified after gaining work In the recession, many skilled workers left Ireland experience over two years across the whole and though the economy has recovered, they have syllabus, and this reassures employers of your not come back. During the good times, companies skillset and competence. invested in their employees’ further development by supporting them through further education. It is the only Accounting Technician qualification that This stopped in the recession creating a vacuum of is recognised across the whole of Ireland meaning upcoming skilled staff. that they are trained for both the Irish and UK markets. Accounting technicians’ earning power is also on the up - salaries were suppressed during the recession but now that the economy has recovered along with high demand, accounting technicians are experiencing a significant increase in their earning potential. 11% Increase in demand for This phenomenon is also generating more opportunities for new accounting technician Accounting Technicians last year graduates, who will end up filling the gap left by experienced accounting technicians who have left Qualified Accounting Technicians are better equipped for a better remuneration package. to do the job as required by the business.
Start-ups Those who wish to go on to become fully There has also been a surge of new start-up qualified accountants can do so through Chartered companies, which require the services of accounting Accountants Ireland and all of the other professional technicians. Many of the Accounting Technicians accountancy bodies in Ireland, which offer many roles are in areas of commercial accounting, exemptions from their exams. financial planning and analytics. The Community of Practice This is a buoyant sector and there is a significant Our graduates can keep their skills fresh through the uplift in recruitment with a high level of competition CPD programmes that ATI provides. The Membership for experienced qualified and newly graduated body provides life-long information and support, and professionals on a wide basis across accountancy is seen as a leading voice in the industry. practices, multinationals, SMEs and start-ups.
PAGE 33 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Progression to Further Study
Many of our graduates use their Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification as a stepping stone into higher-level professional accounting, taxation or degree programmes.
Our graduates enjoy significant exemptions from programmes offered by all of the main professional accountancy bodies, including our partner body, Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Chartered Accountants Ireland Chartered Accountants Ireland is a professional accountancy body representing more than 25,000 members around the world. Many of our students progress to Chartered Accountants Ireland, where they are offered three exemptions from CAP 1 (Chartered Accountants Proficiency 1).
Other Professional Bodies Our graduates also enjoy generous exemptions from programmes offered by the following professional bodies, as they work to become a fully qualified accountant: n Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) n Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) n Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) n Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA) n Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) n Association of Tax Technicians (ATT)
Learn more about these options on our website at www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
Higher Education Students who complete our Second Year programme may transfer to the penultimate or final years of Bachelor’s Degrees in Business, Accounting and Finance in the following higher education institutes: n Athlone Institute of Technology n Institute of Public Administration n Cork Institute of Technology n Institute of Technology Tallaght n Dublin Business School n Swansea Metropolitan University n Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology n Waterford IT
PAGE 34 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS Start your career in accounting today Northern Ireland Colleges Republic of Ireland Colleges ANTRIM CAVAN Northern Regional College Southern Regional College Cavan Institute Blackrock Further Education Institute Full & Part-time Part-time Full-time (BFEI) Ballymena Campus Newry Campus, Model Building, Cathedral Road, Cavan Full & Part-time Trostan Avenue, Ballymena, Catherine Street, Newry, Coordinator: Adrian Delaney Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin Co. Antrim, BT43 7BN. Co. Down, BT34 6JG Tel: 049 433 2633 Coordinators: Ed Jennings (F/T); Paddy Coordinators: Claire Lowry Coordinator: Richard Gough www.cavaninstitute.ie Condon (P/T) Tel: 028 2565 2871 Tel: 028 3026 1071 [email protected] www.nrc.ac.uk www.src.ac.uk CLARE www.bfei.ie Ennis Community College Northern Regional College FERMANAGH Full-time Blanchardstown Institute of Technology Part-time Southwest College Harmony Row, Ennis, Co. Clare Part-time Newtownabbey Campus Part-time Coordinator: Marie O’Callaghan Blanchardstown Road North, 400 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Enniskillen Campus, Dublin Road, Tel: 065 682 9432 Dublin 15 Co. Antrim, BT37 9RS Enniskillen, www.enniscommunitycollege.com Coordinator: Siobhan Killion Coordinator: Co. Fermanagh, BT74 6AE. Tel: 01 885 1000 Jeffrey Lawson Coordinator: Rhoda Farrelly CORK www.itb.ie Tel: 028 9085 5000 Tel: 028 6632 2431 College of Commerce www.nrc.ac.uk www.swc.ac.uk Full & Part-time Colaiste Ide Morrison’s Island, Cork Full & Part-time ARMAGH DERRY / LONDONDERRY Coordinators: Nick O’Callaghan (F/T); Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas West, Southern Regional College North West Regional College Ann Corcoran (P/T) Dublin 11 Part-time Part-time Tel: 021 422 2100 Coordinator: Edel Bourke Portadown Campus, Londonderry Campus www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie Tel: 01 834 2333 36 Lurgan Road, Portadown, Strand Road, Londonderry, www.colaisteide.ie Co. Armagh, BT63 5BL BT48 7AL Cork Institute of Technology Coordinator: Joan McAfee Coordinator: Gregory Gorman Part-time Crumlin College of Further Education Tel: 028 3839 7777 Tel: 028 7127 6000 Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Full & Part-time www.src.ac.uk www.nwrc.ac.uk Co Cork Crumlin Road, Dublin 12 Coordinator: Annemarie Twomey Coordinators: Mikie Smyth (F/T); Cathy BELFAST Northern Regional College Tel: 021 432 6100 O’Neill (P/T) Belfast Metropolitan College Part-time www.cit.ie Tel: 01 454 0662 Part-time Coleraine Campus www.crumlincollege.ie 7 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT Union Street, Coleraine, Mallow College of Further Education Coordinator: Leonie Power Co. Londonderry, BT52 1QA Full & Part-time Griffith College Dublin Tel: 028 9026 5121 Coordinator: Anne McCallum Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork Part-time www.belfastmet.ac.uk Tel: 028 7035 4717 Coordinator: Rachel Hogan & South Circular Road, Dublin 8 www.nrc.ac.uk Catherine Mc Carthy Coordinator: Ann Donegan DOWN Tel: 022 433 09 Tel: 01 415 0473 South Eastern Regional College Northern Regional College www.mallowcollege.ie www.gcd.ie (Part-time) Part-time Bangor Campus Magherafelt Campus DONEGAL Institute of Technology Tallaght Castle Park Road, Bangor, 22 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, Donegal ETB Part-time Co. Down, BT20 4TD. Co. Londonderry, BT45 6AE Full-time Tallaght, Dublin 24 Coordinator: Suzan Donnelly Coordinator: Alyson Scott Ballyraine, Coordinator: Patricia Morris Tel: 028 9127 6600 Tel: 028 7963 2462 Letterkenny, Tel: 01 404 2000 www.serc.ac.uk www.nrc.ac.uk Co. Donegal www.it-tallaght.ie Coordinator: Rory Rushe South Eastern Regional College TYRONE Tel: 074 912 0591 Plunket College Part-time Southwest College www.donegaletb.ie Full & Part-time Lisburn Campus Part-time Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 39 Castle Street, Lisburn, Dungannon Campus DUBLIN Coordinators: Elaine O’Sullivan (F/T); Co. Down, BT27 4SU Circular Road, Dungannon, Accounting Technicians Academy Enda Marren (P/T) Coordinator: Sandra Roleston Co. Tyrone, BT71 6BQ Part-time Tel: 01 837 1689 Tel: 028 9267 7225 Coordinator: Kate McCaul 47-49 Pearse Street, www.plunketcollege.ie www.serc.ac.uk Tel: 028 8772 2323 Dublin 2 www.swc.ac.uk Coordinator: Leda Egri Rathmines College of Further Education Tel: 01 649 8180 Full-time Southwest College www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie Town Hall, Rathmines, Dublin 6 Omagh Campus Coordinators: Kieran Alcock Part-time Ballyfermot College of Tel: 01 497 5334 2 Mountjoy Road, Omagh, Further Education www.rathminescollege.ie Co. Tyrone, BT79 7AH Part-time Coordinator: Mandy Milligan Ballyfermot Road, Tel: 028 8224 5433 Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 www.swc.ac.uk Coordinator: Caroline McKenna Tel: 01 626 9421 www.bcfe.ie
PAGE 36 | STUDENT PROSPECTUS GALWAY LOUTH WATERFORD Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology Colaiste Chathail Naofa Part-time Part-time Full-time Dublin Road, Galway Lifelong Learning Centre Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Training Centres Coordinator: Shane Durcan Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Co. Waterford Our programme is also Tel: 091 753 161 Coordinator: Carmel Leech Coordinator: Muireann Fitzgerald www.gmit.ie Tel: 042 937 0290 Tel: 058 411 84 delivered in the Republic www.learn.ie www.ccndungarvan.com KILDARE of Ireland free of charge Cenit College MAYO Waterford College of Further Education Part-time Further Education Centre Part-time for job seekers through Monread Shopping Centre, Full & Part-time Parnell Street, Waterford. training centres. For full Naas, Co. Kildare Cathedral Road, Ballina, Coordinator: Philip Deegan Coordinator: Colm Foley Co. Mayo Tel: 051 874 053 details contact your local Tel: 01 901 2014 Coordinator: Michael McIntyre www.wcfe.ie www.clanecollege.com Tel: 096 712 37 Employment Service Office www.mayovec.ie WESTMEATH Piper’s Hill College Mullingar Community College or Training Centres or go Part-time Davitt College Part-time to www.fetchcourses.ie Killashee, Naas, Co. Kildare Part-time Millmount Road, Mullingar, Coordinator: Siobhan Dalton (Mayo Adult Education Centre) Co. Westmeath for a complete listing of Tel: 045 897 885 Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Coordinator: Martina Whyte www.phcol.ie Coordinator: Aidan Brogan Tel: 044 934 0786 colleges or training centres Tel: 094 902 3060 www.mullingarcc.ie Oiliuna www.davittcollege.com providing the programme in Full-time WEXFORD your area. Unit J2 Maynooth Business Campus, MEATH Gorey Community School Maynooth, Co. Kildare Beaufort College Part-time Coordinator: Patricia Murphy Part-time Esmonde Street, Gorey, Tel: 01 651 0360 Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath Co. Wexford...... www.oiliuna.ie Coordinator: Aileen Moran Coordinator: Tena Sheil Tel: 046 902 8915 Tel: 053 942 1167 Leixlip Further Education & Training Centre. www.beaufortcollege.ie www.goreyadulted.ie Full-time Online Learning 2nd Floor, Riverforest Shopping Centre. MONAGHAN CTEC (Community Training & Education Online study offers 24/7 Leixlip, Co. Kildare Monaghan Institute Centre) Coordinator: Fiona O’Sullivan Apprenticeship Part-time accessibility and improved Tel: 01 624 6420 Armagh Road, Monaghan Town, 2nd Floor, Norse Gate House, www.kildarewicklow.etb.ie Co Monaghan St Peter’s Square, Co. Wexford. convenience where you Programme Director: Coordinator: Patrcia Howlin KILKENNY Rynagh McNally Tel: 053 912 1036 can carry out learning Ormonde College Tel: 047 849 00 www.ctecwexford.ie at a time that suits you. Full & Part-time www.monaghaninstitute.ie Ormonde College, Ormonde Road, WICKLOW This 26-week programme Kilkenny. SLIGO Bray Institute of Further Education Coordinator: Fiona Power CMD Group Full & Part-time features the opportunity Tel: 056 776 3321 Part-time Novara Avenue, Bray, www.ormondecollege.ie The Gateway Building, Co. Wicklow to gain a professional North West Business Park, Coordinators: Shirley Brooks (F/T); qualification from home. LAOIS Collooney, Co Sligo. Ruadhan Duggan (P/T) Portarlington Adult Education Centre Coordinator:Denise Gilmartin Tel: 01 282 9668 Students are assigned an Full-time Tel: 071 913 0742 www.bife.ie Bracklone Street, Portarlington, www.cmd.ie online tutor and provided Co. Laois. Coordinator: Margaret Morrin course materials and a vast Tel: 057 862 3161 range of online learning www.portarlingtonaec.ie resources. LIMERICK Limerick College of Further Education Full & Part-time Mulgrave Street, Limerick For further information Coordinators: Norah Barron (F/T); contact our Online Arlene Douglas (P/T) Tel: 061 414 344 Programme Manager on www.lcfe.ie 01 649 8180 or email students@accounting techniciansireland.ie
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STUDENTPAGE PROSPECTUS 37 | STUDENT | PAGE PROSPECTUS 37 How do I Register?
If you would like to register as a new student, the easiest way is to register online at www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/register
By registering online, students can also avail of our stepped payment facility. This lets you spread your professional fees over three payments throughout the year – see Fees and Financial Assistance for further details.
We will be happy to guide you through the registration process, and advise you on your nearest college and the course of study that is right for you.
So what are you waiting for? Take the first steps to a rewarding career as an Accounting Technician. After that, how far you go is up to you! Academic Calendar 2017 - 2018 March 2017 Registration Commences March - October 2017 Registration period 1st September - 22nd December 2017 Term One (Weeks 1-12)* 2nd October 2017 Deadline for applying for exemptions 27th October 2017 Registration deadline 17th November 2017 Reasonable Adjustments application deadline 24th November 2017 IAS Exam (Summer) application deadline 24th November 2017 Second stepped payment deadline 2nd January - 27th April 2018 Term Two (Weeks 13-26)* 9th February 2018 Summer (May) Exam application deadline 26th January 2018 Third stepped payment deadline 14th - 21st April 2018 IAS Exam (Summer) period 14th - 23rd May 2018 Summer Exam period 9th July 2018 Publication of Summer Exam results 13th July 2018 Autumn Exam application deadline (all subjects) 13th - 23rd August 2018 Autumn Exam period 21st - 25th August 2018 Autumn IAS Exam period 14th September 2018 Publication of Autumn Exam results
*Term dates are indicative only. Please check with your college for the exact start and end of term dates.
Practical Work Experience Calendar 2017 - 2018 Deadline for submission of Record of Work Experience End March 2017 (Spring Round)
Deadline for submission of Record of Work Experience Mid August 2017 (Summer Round)
Deadline for submission of Record of Work Experience Early October 2017 (Autumn Round)
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We are holding a series of Open Days for prospective students at our Dublin HQ.
Our Partner Colleges also hold Open Days, where you can visit the college and meet the staff and lecturers.
Please check our website for details of dates: www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie
For further information: Accounting Technicians Ireland, 01 649 8128 [email protected]
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