Year 1 (Certificate) / Year 2 (Diploma)
The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right. The Certificate for Accounting Technicians (First Year) offers a progression pathway into the Diploma for Accounting Technicians. Classes commence September 2026.
Course Description
This is a two year course leading to the qualification of a Professional Accounting Technician. An Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is a job requirement for many employers. An Accounting Technicians qualification will lead to a career as an Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, Accounts Supervisor and Payroll Administrator.
Course Content
Year 1
- Financial Accounting
- Taxation
- Business Law
- Business Management
- Spreadsheet Methods (Accounting Technicians Ireland)
Year 2
For the Accounting Technicians Diploma you are required to gain experiential learning through two years full-time employment (or the equivalent part-time). The Diploma qualification is awarded on successful completion of all 8 subjects and two years relevant work experience.
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Advanced Taxation
- Management Accounting
- Financial Data Management
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
Timetable
Certificate for Accounting Technician (Year 1) 27 Weeks
Taxation: Monday 7.00pm -8.30pm
Financial Accounting: Monday 8.30pm -10.00pm
Law & Ethics: Tuesday 7.00pm- 8.30pm
Business Management: Tuesday 8.30pm- 10.00pm
Diploma for Accounting Technician (Year 2) 27 Weeks
Advanced Taxation: Monday 8.30pm -10.00pm
Advanced Financial Accounting: Monday 7.00pm -8.30pm
Integrated Accounting Systems: Tuesday 6.30pm- 8.30pm
Management Accounting: Tuesday 8.30pm- 10.00pm
Progression
Students may achieve advanced entry (2nd year) to Business & Accounting courses in some third level colleges. Students may also work as qualified Accounting Technicians.
Students who study the Accounting Technician course in Plunket College of Further Education will acquire the skills and qualifications necessary to take up employment in the following areas: Assistant accountant, accountant, accounts administrator, credit controller, stock controller and banking.
Those who are successful in achieving the Diploma for Accounting Technician may proceed (with exemptions from certain subjects) to pursue a career in taxation.
Many of our students who qualify as an Accounting Technician often choose to continue their studies and use their ATI qualification as a stepping stone into other accountancy and business related areas.
Many of our students progress to other accountancy bodies to study to become an accountant, including:
- Chartered Accountants Ireland
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- The Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
- The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
