Accounting Technician

This course is designed to prepare learners for employment in accounting departments of commercial, industrial or public sector organisations or in the offices of practicing accountants. It provides a valuable qualification in accounting and information skills and membership of Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI), a professional body sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Entry Requirements: Applicants must hold the leaving certificate with a minimum of a grade D (ordinary) in at least five subjects including English and Maths or accounting or a minimum of grade D in four leaving certificate subjects with at least two of these attained at higher level. Applicants seeking an exemption from year one must have successfully completed ATI year 1 (at another centre) or possess an approved equivalent qualification. Mature learners (over 21) may be exempt from the above academic requirements. *PLEASE NOTE: Separate registration fees, examination fee and fees for manuals will need to be paid to ATI. Please check their website: www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie To avoid disappointment: Learners MUST enrol with LCFE night school before they enrol with ATI, as LCFE places are limited NOTE: Recommended that applicants research ATI information carefully and have realistic expectations regarding the level of difficulty within the modules.

• LCFE will provide MS Office including Teams to all its registered learners.