Student Prospectus Academic Year 2014-2015 We go beyond Accounting, so you can too. Professional, Practical, Proven www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie Believe in your potential Contents About us 5 Careers in accountancy 6 Qualification Overview 10 The Qualification 11 Study Options 13 Commencing the Course 17 Approved Partner College Options 20 Fees and Financial Assistance 26 Affiliate Membership 28 Work Experience 29 Full Membership 31 Fellow Membership 33 Progression to Further Study 34 Northern Ireland Colleges 36 Republic of Ireland Colleges 36 How do I Register? 38 Academic Calendar 38 About us Accounting Technicians Ireland is the leading Accounting Technician body with over 10,000 members and students across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Established in 1983, Accounting Technicians Ireland prides itself on providing an internationally recognised accounting qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical and ethical standards to its members. Its qualification combines professional exams with practical work experience. As qualified members of Accounting Technicians Ireland, individuals are entitled to use the designation MIATI after their name, seen by many employers as essential when hiring. Accounting Technicians Ireland is a partner body with Chartered Accountants Ireland and an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants. It has offices in Dublin and Belfast and links with local college networks throughout Ireland. Established in 1983 10,000 members & students Over 70 college locations 95% of members employed 5 Careers in Accountancy Working as an Accounting Technician Accounting Technicians are qualified accounting professionals that work at all levels of finance. They can work in every type of organisation and are widely employed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce and in private accountancy practices. They are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. Accounting Technicians can perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts staff to financial controller and beyond. For instance, they can do financial accounting and budgeting, costing and credit control, payroll administration and tax returns. More experienced Accounting Technicians may often perform senior managerial tasks and audits. Accounting Technicians 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. While they are not accountants, they can perform many of the same functions and are qualified to take accounts beyond trial balance stage, as well as prepare full financial accounts. Career prospects for Accounting Technicians Accounting Technicians enjoy excellent career prospects and there is always a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace. Results from our most recent member survey show that almost 95% of our members are employed. They can work in a wide variety of finance roles for many types of organisations, including manufacturing companies, local and central government, the health service, banks and insurance companies and private accountancy firms. Selfemployment is also a possibility for qualified technicians. In addition, many who qualify as Accounting Technicians go on to continue their studies, and use the qualification as a stepping stone to eventually become full professional accountants. 6 Student Prospectus “I did my accounting technicians qualification more than two decades ago and the skills it gave me are as relevant today as when I first qualified.” Cathriona Hallahan Managing Director, Microsoft Ireland “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 & Financial Controller, Topcon Ireland 7 The jobs market Careers in accounting and finance can be very rewarding and those with lots of experience often receive very high salaries. Studies show that many accounting graduates often end up in senior management positions. There is a great variety of work within the accounting profession with a vast array of career opportunities to suit all interests. This includes auditing and assurance work, consulting, corporate finance, tax planning, and insolvency. Despite the challenging economy, the overall jobs market for accounting and finance in Ireland remains very positive. The National Skills Bulletin 2013, a study produced by the Skills and Market Research unit of SOLAS for the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs in the Republic of Ireland, identified accounting and finance as a sector where there are skills shortages. 8 Student Prospectus There are over 100,000 people employed in a range of accounting and finance professions (making up almost 6% of the ROI’s workforce) and the report highlighted skills shortages in the areas of risk, regulatory compliance, accounting, solvency, financial management, multilingual technicians, fraud, and credit control. The demand for accounting is also strong in Northern Ireland. According to the UK Commission’s Employer Skills Survey 2011: Northern Ireland, “In the next decade it is predicted that over half of net new jobs will be in accounting and audit activities (2,400), one quarter in financial intermediation (1,200) and one sixth in auxiliary financial employment (800). International financial services remain a burgeoning development sector in the island of Ireland with a continued and strong need for accounting technician and professional accounting skills. The average annual growth of employment among Accounting and Financial Technicians was 17.9% in 2010-11. This was one of the highest growth rates among all the business and financial occupations. “It’s an excellent course as it gave me a superb grounding in accounting, tax and law. This meant that as I advanced within the company, I had a good knowledge of all the key areas.” Ivor Gleeson CEO, Central Applications Office 9 Qualification Overview The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right. • Certificate for Accounting Technicians (First Year) • Diploma for Accounting Technicians (Second Year & Work Experience) Each part is a separate qualification and successful completion of both years and the work experience component leads to the full Diploma for Accounting Technicians. Full Membership Work Experience (2 years) Second Year Diploma for Accounting Technicians Prior Learning (within last 6 years) Certificate for Accounting Technicians First Year Leaving Certificate 10 Student Prospectus Mature Student The Qualification Both the Certificate and Diploma for Accounting Technicians 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 in employment Our syllabus has been carefully designed to equip graduates with an array of transferable business skills, as well as technical knowledge of finance and accountancy practice. Ultimately, the qualification increases employment opportunities for a broad range of accounting and finance roles and will enable you to progress to senior financial management at a later stage in your career. Who it’s for • Have you recently completed your Leaving Certificate and now wish to complete a professional qualification? • Have you completed your Leaving Certificate in the last few years but chosen not to go to university? • Are you a mature student who has always wanted to go on to further study but didn’t know how to take that first step? • Have you studied a Further Education course in business or accounting and now wish to go on to progress to a professional qualification? Our students come from all walks of life. Some already have experience of working in accounts and want to get a formal qualification. Others may be looking to change careers or perhaps will have just finished school. Whatever your background, the Diploma for Accounting Technicians will fast track your career in accounting and finance. “I’d recommend the Accounting Technicians Ireland 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 very personal. The confidence that it gave me is one of the most valuable things I’ve taken into my career.” Joe Bollard Partner - Tax, Ernst & Young 11 Certificate and Diploma for Accounting Technicians Certificate for Accounting Technicians Work Experience The Certificate for Accounting Technicians (First Year) offers a progression pathway into the Diploma for Accounting Technicians and can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. In order to be awarded the Diploma for Accounting Technicians students are required to gain experiential learning through two years full-time employment (or the equivalent part-time). This could be relevant work experience from a previous job or voluntary activity for a group or society. It can be gained at any time, before, during or after formal studies. When students have completed the four First Year subjects listed below, they will receive the Certificate for Accounting Technicians award. The Certificate for Accounting Technicians is a QCF Level 4 award in the UK and Northern Ireland and is aligned with Level 6 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in the Republic of Ireland. In First Year students study: • Financial Accounting •Taxation • Law & Ethics • Business Management This mix of subjects is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in business as well as a strong foundation in accountancy. Second Year Second Year modules can also be taken on a part-time or full-time basis. The Second Year subjects are as follows: • Advanced Financial Accounting • Advanced Taxation • Management Accounting • Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS) On successful completion of Second Year students may become Affiliate Members of Accounting Technicians Ireland allowing them to maintain their professional affiliation while they complete the work experience requirement of the Diploma. The work experience component is certified through a formal assessment process. To meet the work experience requirement the following areas must be completed. • Essential Accounting Skills • Advanced Accounting Skills • Personal Development for Accounting Technicians • Using Information Technology • Maintaining Accounting Systems • Maintaining Statutory Compliance • 3 Electives Certificate + Second Year + Work Experience Diploma for Accounting Technicians The Diploma for Accounting Technicians is a QCF Level 5 award in the UK and Northern Ireland and is aligned with Level 6 of the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in the Republic of Ireland. It is awarded on the successful completion of all First and Second Year modules and two years relevant work experience. 12 Student Prospectus Study Options Accounting Technicians Ireland offers a number of study options. Whichever option you choose, your learning will involve a combination of academic study and work experience. Full-time Programme Part-time Programme Full-time courses are available through a number of Approved Partner colleges and these are usually run over four weekdays. Fulltime state funded courses are also provided to job seekers in a number of Approved Partner Training centres in the Republic of Ireland. Part-time study normally involves evening lectures twice a week, although some Approved Partner colleges may deliver day-time options for part-time students. Online Programme* Correspondence Programme* Online study offers 24/7 accessibility and improved convenience where you can carry out learning at a time that suits you. If it’s not convenient to attend a classroom programme or online learning doesn’t suit, you can enrol as a correspondence student. This way you can study from home using tutorial materials that are posted to you. Students who are job seekers may also be eligible to study the course with eCollege. *This study option is currently only available to ROI students. Students choosing to study part-time, online or on a correspondence basis can opt to work during the day while they are studying at night, and gain valuable experience towards their qualification. For those studying full-time, it may take a little longer to gain the required work experience to complete the Diploma for Accounting Technicians. However, once you have passed your exams you will become an affiliate member and gain access to the associated benefits regardless of your mode of study. See pages 36-37 for details of our Approved Partner colleges. 13 Student Supports Our students are provided with an array of support services to assist them in their study and working lives. These are divided into two broad categories; academic supports and guidance. Course Materials Textbooks In addition to weekly classroom or online lectures, students are provided with blended course materials. The Accounting Technicians Ireland textbook is the best place to begin your studies. All of the information you need is there and all of the questions that will feature in your exam are based on its content. When planning your studies, make sure you cover each chapter. MyRevision Test your knowledge at the end of each chapter by accessing our �My Revision’ online resource. There are over 100 practice questions available including self assessment questions featured in your textbook, additional exam standard multiple choice questions and short computational ones. �MyRevision’ is accessible throughout the academic year by logging on to the online student portal TouchPoint. Online Tutorials You also get full access to the entire range of KnowledgePoint Online Tutorials with your course materials package. There are almost 70 Online Tutorials available covering a variety of topics. These range from 20 minutes to 1 hour. Viewing an Online Tutorial is virtually the same as being in the room with the lecturer. 14 Student Prospectus Keeping pace is easy because the video, audio and slides are all synchronised in real-time as the lecturer speaks. In addition to this you can download the expertly produced lecture notes. All KnowledgePoint Online Tutorials are accessible throughout the academic year by logging on to the online student portal TouchPoint. Workshops Workshops are additional revision sessions delivered annually by subject experts, who use practical examples and hands on learning activities. These interactive sessions are focused on helping you to achieve exam success. They are half-day classroom-based sessions, designed to give you an in-depth understanding of key aspects of the course. Students who attend Workshops are also given the recorded version which can be viewed online in the same way as Online Tutorials. Academic Supports Additional Academic Supports Core Academic Supports Approved Partner Tuition Full-time, Part-time, Correspondence or Online Learning Workshops (KnowledgePoint) Course Materials Textbooks MyRevision Online Tutorials Live Classroom Workshops Online Recorded Workshops Academic Guidance Exemptions from Further Study Career Advice and Recruitment Service Dedicated Student Services Team Website Newsletter Online Student Portal “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 Course Coordinator, Mallow College of Further Education 15 Exams Students are required to sit an examination for each subject in both First and Second Year. There are two examination sessions each year, the first in May and the second in August. Most students sit all their exams in May and use the August examinations as a repeat session if required. In Second Year students take Integrated Accounting Systems which is assessed by computerised examination. This exam takes place in April. There is a maximum timeframe of ten years* for successful completion of all exams which means that students can take them at their own pace. However, most students will complete the exams over a two year period. Students will be credited with a pass in individual papers if they obtain 50% or higher. There are 15 exam centres nationally for students to choose from. For further details contact Keira Hayes, Examinations Officer, on 01 6498180 or email exams@ AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie *All First Year exams must be successfully completed within six years of registration. 16 Student Prospectus Commencing the Course Entry Requirements The following entry routes are available to our students . School leavers in the Republic of Ireland should have a Leaving Certificate with pass grades in: • 5 Ordinary level subjects (including English and Maths /Accountancy) • 2 Ordinary level subjects & 2 Higher level (including English & Maths /Accountancy) Applied Leaving Certificate applicants should contact the Student Services Team on Tel: 01 649 8180 for further information. School leavers in Northern Ireland should have 1 A Level or 2 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 HETAC, FETAC in the Republic of Ireland or QCA, BTEC National Diploma in Northern Ireland may be eligible to register. In some cases students may gain exemptions from certain exam subjects. See page 18 for details. The Certificate and Diploma for Accounting Technicians 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. 17 Exemptions You may apply for exemptions from some or all First Year subjects if you have completed other relevant qualifications within the last 6 years. Relevant qualifications must be FETAC level 6 in the Republic of Ireland or QCF level 4 in Northern Ireland (or higher) in order to be considered for exemptions. The closing date to apply for exemptions is 3rd October 2014 and the application form, along with further information on Accounting Technicians Ireland’s exemption policy, are available on www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie/exemptions Please note exemption applications can only be accepted before you register to become a student. Exemptions are not offered for Second Year subjects. Registration If you would like to register as a new student, the easiest way is to register online at www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/register. The closing date to register as a new student is 31st October 2014. However, to ensure that you receive your Course Materials* in good time, it is best to register before classes start in September. By registering online, students can also avail of our stepped payment facility. This lets you spread your professional fees over four payments throughout the year – see page 27 for further details. You can also register by completing the Student Registration Form that is attached to this prospectus. Please send your completed form and payment to the address on the back cover. If you need any further help, please feel free to contact us on 01 6498180 or email students@accountingtechniciansireland.ie. We will be happy to guide you through the registration process, and help you find the college and the course of study that is right for you. *Delivery of Course Materials will commence on 1st September 2014. 18 Student Prospectus Getting Started Apply for Exemptions If you have completed a relevant qualification in the last 6 years you may be eligible for some exemptions. You should apply for these first as exemptions can’t be granted after you register. When? Apply from early April Choose a study option You can study full-time or part-time. Once you decide on an option you should pick a college in your area from the list on pages 36-37. When? Decide this as soon as possible Enrol with an Approved Partner college Register with Accounting Technicians Ireland You will need to enrol with your chosen college for tuition. Enrolment dates and procedures vary so you should contact your chosen college for further information. When? Contact the college from early 2014 In addition to enrolling for tuition all students must register directly with Accounting Technicians Ireland. During the regisration process you can accept any exemptions you have been offered, apply for exams and order your course materials. When? Register from early April 19 Approved Partner College Options Accounting Technicians Ireland approves academic providers who successfully support students through our qualifications. Our courses, both full-time and part-time, are available at over 70 Approved Partner colleges and training centres throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These currently include Education and Training Boards (ETBs), Institutes of Technology, Colleges NI and leading private colleges. The full list of Approved Partner colleges can be found on pages 36-37. As of the 2014/15 academic year, Accounting Technicians Ireland is delighted to partner with a number of new colleges. These include new full-time programmes offered by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and Oiliúna Training based in Maynooth. You may be interested in studying directly with Accounting Technicians Ireland in our Academy at our head office in Dublin City Centre. The state-of-the-art campus developed by our partner body, Chartered Accountants Ireland, is located at our head office on Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Chartered Accountants House is within a short walking distance of all public transport hubs and provides some of the most modern facilities and teaching tools to support students during their studies and enhance their learning experience. Most importantly, students benefit from our team of highly accomplished lecturers. Committed to their students success, not only do they have many years of lecturing experience, they are also well established within their particular fields. 20 Student Prospectus Features of the Academy Programme • State of the art teaching facilities • Highly experienced lecturers • Course Materials including textbooks, online tutorials and MyRevision online support • Revision Workshops • Online Moodle platform • Lecture notes and class materials • Lecture recordings • Study Skills • Assignments and mock exams • Free Wi-Fi • Canteen facilities • City centre location • Dedicated Programme Manager Academy Lecture Timetable Commencing 16th September 2014, lectures take place two evenings a week and run for a total of 26 weeks. Tuesdays: 18.15 - 19.45 and 20.00 - 21.30 Wednesdays: 18.15 - 19.45 and 20.00 - 21.30 If you have any further questions in relation to the Accounting Technicians Academy at Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, please contact our Programme Manager: Leda Egri Tel: 01 649 8120 Email: legri@AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie 21 Online Tuition – New for 2014 We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Online programme beginning this September 2014 for both new and continuing students in the Republic of Ireland. This 35 week part-time programme offers you the chance to achieve a professional qualification, without the need to leave home. Online students registered with us are provided with course materials for each module they undertake and also access to the vast array of online resource materials. For each module you undertake, you are allocated an online tutor. Online students receive support in a number of different ways: • �Live’ orientation session at the beginning of the first term • Dedicated tutor support • Online tutorial support via a virtual learning environment called Moodle where students can ask their tutors a question at any time; The programme provides a supportive online learning environment. As an online student you will need to weigh up the advantages and disadvantages to this type of learning. e.g. you can study at your own pace, and you can combine study with domestic and work commitments, on the other hand you need to be very disciplined and allocate appropriate time for your studies and there is very little �live’ social contact. Online study suits students whose personal commitments mean they don’t have time to attend classes or lectures. Often students live too far or don’t have transport to get to classes or lectures and an online programmes provides new opportunities to access qualifications. For further information contact Gosia Lakoma, Online Programme Manager on 01 6498180 or email glakoma@accountingtechniciansireland.ie • Weekly recorded online lectures and notes; • Three classroom based tutorials during the year; • Regular online assessment and mock exams “I am now a huge fan of online learning, not just the recorded lectures, but the Moodle format with forums, tutor contact and information repository. It made returning to study after 20 years as painless as possible and the overall support from ATI has been brilliant.” Sophie Hayley 2nd Year student, eCollege Correspondence Study Correspondence Learning is also available to students in the Republic of Ireland. Those requiring a home study programme which is not online focused may find Correspondence Learning a better fit. This programme offers regular assessment and tutor support. For further details please call Student Services on 01 649 8180 or email students@accountingtechniciansireland.ie 22 Student Prospectus Funded Tuition Options for Jobseekers eCollege eCollege is an Accounting Technicians Ireland Approved Partner online college which provides our qualifications online to Republic of Ireland students. This is a 35 week course that is predominantly delivered online through a series of recorded lectures and tutorials with online tutor support. It is free of charge to individuals on Jobseeker Benefit or Jobseeker Allowance. eCollege administers a “feewaiver” fund for unemployed learners participating in eCollege courses. For further details please contact Gosia Lakoma on 01 649 8180 or email glakoma@ accountingtechniciansireland.ie, or contact eCollege on 01 204 3732. Training Centres Our programme is delivered on a full-time basis for new and continuing students in a large number of Approved Partner training centres throughout the Republic of Ireland. Certificate (First Year) and often Diploma (Second Year) courses are available and the programme is run across a 35 week period. The majority of training courses are free to job seekers so please contact your local Employment Services Office to register and discuss the training options available. Alternatively contact Student Services, 01 6498180 or email students@accountingtechniciansireland.ie 2014/2015 Approved Partner Training Centres Training Centre Contact Number Athlone Training Centre Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath 090 6474481 Galway Training Centre Mervue Business Park, Mervue, Galway 091 706200 Letterkenny Training Centre Ballyraine Industrial Estate, Ramelton Road,Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 074 9120500 Finglas Training Centre Poppintree Industrial Estate, Jamestown Road, Finglas Village, Dublin 11 01 8140200 Tallaght Training Centre Cookstown Road, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24 01 4275400 Limerick Training Centre Raheen Business Park, Raheen, Limerick 061 487900 Dundalk Training Centre Coes Road Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co. Louth 042 9355700 Baldoyle Training Centre Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 01 8167400 23 Map of Approved Partner Colleges 11 10 An ntrim Donegal De erry 1 1 18 12 2 14 5 13 Tyrone 9 31 6 7 4 3 27 30 11 Fermanag gh Part-time courses Full-time courses Leitrim Mayo 26 Cavan Louth Roscommon Longford 29 Meath 33 13 19 Westmeath Galway 6 8 21 Offaly Dublin 22 9 Full contact details for all colleges are available on pages 36-37 8 Monagh han n 2 28 Down Armagh Sligo Kildare e 35 15 23 3 Laois Wicklow Clare 24 10 25 Limerick Carlow 34 Tipperary Wexxford Kilken nny 7 14 17 5 32 20 Kerry Cork 12 Waterford 4 15 16 Antrim 1 1 2 Northern Regional College (Ballymena Campus) Cavan 2 Northern Regional College (Newtownabbey Campus) Clare 3 Armagh 3 Southern Regional College (Armagh Campus) Southern Regional College 4 (Portadown Campus) Belfast 5 Down 6 Belfast Metropolitan College South Eastern Regional College (Bangor Campus) 7 South Eastern Regional College (Lisburn Campus) 8 Southern Regional College (Newry Campus) Fermanagh 9 Southwest Regional College (Enniskillen Campus) Londonderry 10 North West Regional College (Londonderry Campus) 11 Northern Regional College (Coleraine Campus) 12 Northern Regional College (Magherafelt Campus) Tyrone 13 14 Southwest Regional College (Dungannon Campus) Southwest Regional College (Omagh Campus) Cork 15 4 16 17 Cavan Institute (Cavan) Ennis Community College (Ennis) College of Commerce (Cork) Cork Institute of Technology (Cork) 5 Mallow College of Further Education (Mallow) Donegal Donegal IT Centre 18 (Donegal Town) Galway 19 6 Kerry 20 7 Kildare 21 Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (Galway) Killarney Community College (Killarney) METAC Training (Mountrath) Portarlington Adult Education Centre (Portarlington) Limerick Limerick College of Further Education 24 10 (Limerick) 24 Student Prospectus Sligo 30 31 Beaufort College (Meath VEC) (Navan) CMD Training Institute (Colooney) Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB (Sligo) Waterford 12 Colaiste Chathail Naofa (Dungarvan) 32 Waterford College of Further Education (Waterford) 33 Oiliuna (Maynooth) 25 Meath 29 Davitt College (Mayo Adult Education Centre) (Castlebar) Cenit College (Naas) 8 9 28 Further Education Centre (Ballina) Westmeath 13 Athlone Institute of Technology (Athlone) Piper’s Hill College (Naas) Mayo 27 11 Dundalk Institute of Technology (Dundalk) Tralee Community College (Tralee) 22 Laois 23 Louth 26 Griffith College Limerick (Limerick) Mullingar Community College (Westmeath VEC) (Mullingar) Wexford 14 Colaiste Abbain (Adamstown) 34 Gorey Community School (Gorey) Wicklow 35 15 Bray Institute of Further Education (Bray) Dublin Approved Partner Colleges Santry 8 Dublin Airport N2 to Derry Fairyhouse N3 to Navan Mulhuddart 2 Ballymun 5 4 Santry Finglas Beaumont 11 6 Blanchardstown Howth Artane Whitehall Clonsilla Ashtown Raheny Glasnevin Drumcondra Castleknock Clontarf Cabra Phoenix Park Lucan Liffey Valley N4 to Sligo/Galway Dublin Port (Northwall) Chapelizod Palmerstown 2 1 7 Ballyfermot Inchicore Drimnagh 6 Naas Road Crumlin Harold's Cross Clondalkin Rathmines Booterstown 3 1 Rathfarnham Belgard Road Saggart Ranelagh Terenure 4 Citywest Ballsbridge 12 Kimmage Greenhills N7 to Cork/Limerick Sandymount 7 3 10 Templeogue Ballyboden Dun Laoghaire Monkstown Dundrum Stillorgan Tallaght Firhouse Blackrock 9 Ballinteer Dalkey Deansgrange 5 Sallynoggin Foxrock Sandyford N11 to Bray Leopardstown Killiney Cabinteely N81 to Blessington Shankill Stepaside 1 Accounting Technicians Academy (Pearse Street, Dublin 2) 5 2 Colaiste Ide (Finglas, Dublin 11) 2 3 4 Ballyfermot College of Further Education (Ballyfermot, Dublin 10) 1 Blackrock Further Education Institute (BFEI) (formerly Senior College Dun Laoghaire) (Blackrock, Co. Dublin) Blanchardstown Institute of Technology (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15) Carrickmines 9 5 Institute of Finance Training (Sandyford, Dublin 18) 6 3 Crumlin College of Further Education (Crumlin Road, Dublin 12) 10 Institute of Technology Tallaght (Tallaght, Dublin 24) 4 Greenhills College (Greenhills, Dublin 12) 11 6 Plunket College (Whitehall, Dublin 9) 7 Griffith College Dublin (South Circular Road, Dublin 8) 7 Rathmines College of Further Education (Rathmines, Dublin 6) 8 IBAT College (Swords, Co Dublin) 25 Fees and Financial Assistance Students pay both professional fees to Accounting Technicians Ireland and tuition fees to the college where they are studying. Professional fees will cover your student registration, course materials, exams, and other student supports that you receive. The tuition fees you pay to your college will vary depending on whether your course is full-time or part-time, in a public sector college or private institution. College fees can vary significantly so students are advised to shop around. Exemptions You may apply for exemptions from some or all First Year subjects if you have previously completed other qualifications such as HETAC, BTEC or equivalent course of study. Irish honours degree holders of a relevant subject area may be entitled to a full First Year exemption. The closing date to apply for exemptions is 3rd October 2014. There is a charge of €50/£40 per subject to accept exemptions that have been offered. To view our exemption policy or for further information on how to apply, go to www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie/exemptions First Year Fees 1 Subject 2 Subjects 3 Subjects 4 Subjects € 170/£150 € 170/£150 € 170/£150 € 170/£150 Exam Fee € 75/£65 € 150/£130 € 225/£195 € 300/£260 Course Materials Fee € 65/£55 € 130/£110 € 195/£165 € 260/£220 € 310/£270 € 450/£390 € 590/£510 € 730/£630 Registration Total Course textbooks will be delivered free of charge by courier up to 13th October 2014. After this date, a delivery charge of € 12/£11 will apply to all orders. Stepped payments will be adjusted accordingly to incorporate this charge. All credit card transactions (with the exception of stepped payments) are subject to a € 4.50/£4 handling charge. Second Year Fees When you progress to Second Year the following fees apply. Amount Student Fee € 85/£75 Exam Fee (per subject) € 75/£65 Integrated Accounting Systems Course Materials Fee (per subject) € 120/£105 € 65/£55 Typically a student progressing to second year and studying all four subjects will pay € 690. 26 Student Prospectus Stepped Payments This year Accounting Technicians Ireland is continuing its stepped payment facility to allow students to spread the cost of their payments over four instalments during the course of the academic year. This facility is only available to students who register online before 31st October 2014 at www.accountingtechniciansireland. ie/register. The four payments are charged on the following dates: Step 1: at registration stage (between April 2014 and 31st October 2014) Step 2: 27 November 2014 Step 3: 29 January 2015 Step 4: 26 February 2015 To avail of this facility, you must register with Accounting Technicians Ireland online. All payments will be automatically charged to either your debit/ credit card on the below dates. First Year Stepped Payments 1 Subject 2 Subjects 3 Subjects 4 Subjects € £ € £ € £ € £ Step 1 86.80 75.60 126.00 109.20 165.20 142.80 204.80 176.40 Step 2, 3 & 4 (per step) 77.50 67.50 112.50 97.50 147.50 127.50 182.50 157.50 319.30 278.10 463.50 401.70 607.70 525.30 751.90 648.90 Total An administration fee of 3% applies. Financial Assistance Republic of Ireland The student grant is the main source of financial help available in the Republic of Ireland for students in fulltime courses. For eligible students, the grant is there to help with the various costs of participating in further or higher education. Northern Ireland Students in Northern Ireland can access information on www.studentfinanceni.co.uk which will outline the various funding options. Please note that our QCF approval as a Level 5 Diploma means the qualification is classified as a Higher Education course. Students on part-time, access or foundation courses (in higher education institutions) and short courses are not eligible to apply for a student grant. If you think you are eligible for the student grant, you should apply for it as soon as possible. Full details are available on www.grantsonline.ie. As such, if you are studying part-time, you will be able to apply for a grant towards your fees and course costs from your local Student Finance NI office. There are a broad range of grants, loans and government sponsored schemes available so NI students are best advised to research those which best suit their individual circumstances. ROI students who are unemployed or in receipt of social welfare can also apply for various schemes which let you return to study and keep your benefits. These include the Back To Education Allowance (BTEA) and the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS ). There is also the option to study the qualification through a fully funded programme at one of our Approved Partner Training Centres around the country or online via eCollege. Employers Many of our students are already in the workplace and a large number receive financial support from their employers to sit our exams. Many employers will offer help to pay for tuition and professional fees and also allow staff time off to study and take exams. If you have applied or been approved for funding of any type, please contact us directly in advance of registration on (0)1 649 8180 for further information. 27 Affiliate Membership Affiliate membership is the next step along your journey after you have passed your Accounting Technicians Ireland examinations. It is an interim class of membership between student and full membership that allows you to maintain your links with Accounting Technicians Ireland and receive support while you work toward your practical experience requirements. Student Affiliate Full Member Fellow Member As an Affiliate Member, you can access services that previously were not available to you as a student. This can be a big advantage while you are working toward completing your work experience assessment and becoming a Full Member. There is no limit to the amount of time you have to gain your work experience so you can remain at affiliate membership level for a little or as much time as you need. Some students may already have the required two years experience when they finish their exams and so progress from affiliate to full membership after a few months. Others who have no previous experience might remain an affiliate member for a few years, in particular if they choose to work part-time. Benefits Affiliate members enjoy many benefits including: Career advice and recruitment Accounting Technicians Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that caters to accounting professionals at all levels. Travel and leisure discounts Accounting Technicians Ireland offers Affiliate Members a number of discount schemes such as hotel breaks and travel insurance. CPD Training Accounting Technicians Ireland offers a wide range of Continuous Professional Development courses throughout the year to help you realise your potential, enhance your skills and work more effectively. District Society Networking and Events As an Affiliate member you will automatically join your local district society. You can attend a selection of social and educational events and meet members to network, learn new skills or simply to socialise. For further information contact Phil McDonald, Marketing & Member Services Manager at pmcdonald@accountingtechniciansireland.ie. 28 Student Prospectus Work Experience In addition to passing our exams, you must also obtain two years relevant work experience to be awarded the Diploma for Accounting Technicians and progress from affiliate to full membership Work experience ensures you build the “on-the-job” skills required to be effective as a qualified accounting technician and apply the theory you learn in the classroom to a practical setting. Any relevant experience from a previous job can be counted towards your two years experience. Accounting Technicians Ireland will also recognise any relevant experience obtained while you are studying or after you have completed your exams. Your work experience needs to be signed off by a mentor who can verify that you have achieved the required work experience learning outcomes overleaf To complete the work experience requirements you will need to: • Find a workplace mentor (this could be your line manager, employer or a qualified accountant) • Gain two years experience in an accounting or finance-related role • Record your progress using the Record of Work Experience form and have this verified by your mentor • Submit your Record of Work Experience to Accounting Technicians Ireland on successful completion of the two year academic programme. Work Experience Learning Outcomes Accounting Technicians Ireland has a flexible approach in reviewing the precise experience that students need to gain, given the wide variety of Accounting Technician roles. Students must complete 9 different work based assessments. The core compulsory modules are as follows: • Essential Accounting Skills • Advanced Accounting Skills • Personal Development for Accounting Technicians • Using Information Technology • Maintaining Accounting Systems • Maintaining Statutory Compliance Your mentor will be able to help you plan your work experience effectively, and Accounting Technicians Ireland will be able to assist with any queries you may have. 29 How To Get Work Experience If you are not already working, work experience can be gained in any number of ways. For example through placements, part-time jobs, voluntary work, internships, or job shadowing. These allow you to gain experience and skills in a particular field or industry with a view to working in that industry in the long term. Make sure you cast a wide net when searching for work as you will need to follow a process similar to that of finding any other job; e.g. job boards, local companies, recruitment agencies, career services, networking and exhibitions. Here is some advice on where to start in your job search. • Make use of all your contacts. Speak to friends, family, colleagues, classmates and let them know you are looking for some accounts related work. • If you know someone who runs their own business, volunteer to help them with their accounts. • Ask your current employer about working in the accounts department (perhaps one afternoon per week). If your organisation has an external accountant ask them about possible work placements. • Use social networking sites such as Facebook or Linkedin to increase your profile. • Attend industry events and sign up for any accountancy newsletters seeking out any opportunities that may arise. • Use all relevant media sources - newspapers, industry publications, recruitment websites, professional bodies, education providers, company websites. 30 Student Prospectus Full Membership Once you have passed your exams and obtained your two years relevant work experience, you will have completed the Diploma for Accounting Technicians qualification. In order to complete the qualification, you must submit your Record of Work Experience which has been verified by your mentor, along with an assessment fee of € 175/£150. “This qualification has been the basis of my career. It gave me the confidence and knowledge that I needed to progress my professional career.” Mary Gleeson Financial Controller, Ballyhoura Development Ltd and Principal, Mary Gleeson Financial Management & Accounting Practice Industry recognition Benefits On completion of the Diploma for Accounting Technicians, you may also become a full member of the professional body Accounting Technicians Ireland, which enables you to use the professional designation MIATI (Member of the Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland) after your name. Full members of Accounting Technicians Ireland have access to a wide range of services and benefits: The MIATI designation is a guarantee to employers of your professional standards and abilities and tells them that you are fully qualified and have relevant “on-the-job” skills. Full membership can boost your earning power and full members often earn more than those who only complete the study element of the qualification. • CPD training: We run a series of practical and relevant CPD training courses to help you grow professionally and enhance your career. The cost of these courses is heavily subsidised so they are accessible to all members. We also offer a broad range of online CPD courses. • Career advice and recruitment: Throughout your career Accounting Technicians Recruitment can help you continue to progress. Whether you are looking for a new job or just want advice on your career, help is at hand. • Technical Enquiry Service: We offer free technical guidance to support members in the areas of financial reporting, audit, assurance, company law, payroll, and ethics. 31 • Networking and events: Your local District Societies is a networking group run by members for members. They organise a wide variety of social and educational functions throughout the year. • Exemptions for further study: Should you decide to continue your studies after our exams, we can advise you on the substantial exemptions professional accounting bodies offer Accounting Technicians Ireland members. • Member newsletters: As a member you will receive various online newsletters throughout the year to keep you up to date with news, events, and industry developments. • Accountancy Ireland: Accountancy Ireland is Ireland’s leading accountancy magazine published by Chartered Accountants Ireland. Members can subscribe to it free of charge. • Travel and leisure discounts: Accounting Technicians Ireland offers members an extensive choice of discounts for recreational activities, including a vast selection of sports, leisure and dining outlets around the country. To maintain your membership and benefits, full members are required to pay an annual membership subscription of € 160/£140. Further details about full membership are available on www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) In the world of accounting there is an increased demand to keep up to date with changing legislative, social and economic developments. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provides a means whereby you can keep abreast of these changes, broaden skills and be more effective in work. Professional development can be a step on the ladder to higher qualifications, enhanced job prospects, or can simply be a requirement to maintain professional status. It can be part of meeting targets set by workforce performance management schemes or an opportunity for individuals to change their career paths. Accounting Technicians Ireland’s blended CPD programme is diverse, flexible and varied. A course may be as simple as developing practical skills s or it may be designed to increase theoretical knowledge and deepen understanding. Our CPD Programme Our CPD programme offers a range of online and classroom based courses at 12 locations around Ireland. Each year the programme is designed in consultation with members to ensure we provide you with interesting, relevant and convenient CPD to help you keep your qualification up to date. We currently offer a range of courses covering technical, business and personal development topics. These include Tax Essentials; Management Accounting; Business and Bookkeeping; IT Skills; Personal Development and Online training. For further information please see our website www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie or contact our CPD Executive, Ciara Crilly on 01 6498118 or email ccrilly@accountingtechniciansireland.ie. “When searching for training I always look first into Accounting Technicians Ireland’s courses to see what they have to offer before looking elsewhere. The selection of courses is extensive, course content is organised in a very easy to follow manner and lecturers do a good job explaining their course content. They always recognise the areas that require more time and explanation” Charles Fernandes MIATI, AIPA Partner, F&M Accountants 32 Student Student Prospectus Prospectus Fellow Membership Industry Recognition Fellow membership is awarded to our most experienced members. Fellow members are entitled to use the professional letters FIATI to differentiate their senior experience and expertise within the accounting profession. Fellow membership is open to anyone who has been a full member of Accounting Technicians Ireland for 8 years and has at least 5 years experience of working in a senior position within their employment. Invitations to apply for fellow membership are issued each year to all qualifying members. CPD Training We run a series of CPD courses to help Fellow members advance professionally. Fellow Member Graduation 2012 Affinity and discount schemes Accounting Technicians Ireland offers Fellows the widest selection of affinity schemes including new benefits which are exclusive to this group. Networking and Events Fellows can attend select social and educational events to network, learn new skills or simply to socialise. For further information please contact Phil McDonald, Marketing & Member Services Manager on (01) 649 8116 or email members@ accountingtechniciansireland.ie Accounting Techncicians Recruitment Accounting Technicians Recruitment is a career advisory and recruitment service, provided exclusively to members 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 the following: • Full-time, part-time , contract and permanent job opportunites Elaine Jones, Senior recruitment Consultant, works with a wide range of employers including accountancy practices, SMEs and multinational corporations. We place accounting technicians in roles with some of the biggest names in Irish business. If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch by email at ejones@AccountingTechniciansRecruitment.ie or by calling 01 649 8119. • Advice on CV preparation • Interview preparation • Salary surveys 33 Progression to Further Study Having the Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification gives you a distinct advantage in the market place. It is seen by many employers as essential when they are hiring, in fact over 95% of our membership are currently employed. Our qualification has enabled our newest members to take up key roles in accounting practices and in industry. These covered a broad range of finance roles in many types of organisations across different sectors from private industry to local and central government. Further Study Chartered Accountants Ireland Around 30% of our graduates decide to continue studying and will use the Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification as a stepping stone into other professional accounting and taxation bodies or to degree programmes. After completing accounting technician examinations, many students choose to go on to study with our partner body, Chartered Accountants Ireland. There are two possible entry routes into the qualification. Students can enter without any exemptions after successfully completing first year exams with Accounting Technicians Ireland and achieving an overall merit pass. Students who successfully complete second year with the minimum required mark are offered 3 exemptions. All the main professional accountancy bodies offer Accounting Technicians Ireland graduates significant exemptions from their programmes and further information is available on www. AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie. Chartered Accountants Ireland Certificate for Accounting Technicians Diploma for Accounting Technicians CAP 1 Finance Management Accounting Finanicial Accounting Taxation Law CAP 1 Finance Management Accounting CAP 2 Taxation Auditing & Assurance Strategic Finance & Management Accounting Financial Reporting CAP 2 Taxation Auditing & Assurance Strategic Finance & Management Accounting Financial Reporting FAE FAE Core plus one of: Taxation Auditing & Assurance Advanced Performance Measurement FAE FAE Core plus one of: Taxation Auditing & Assurance Advanced Performance Measurement 34 Student Prospectus (3 exemptions) “The Accounting Technicians qualification gave me the drive and ambition to progress to Chartered Accountancy and has helped me become a partner in a practice.” Johnny McElhinney Partner, John McElhinney & Co Chartered Accountants Other Professional Bodies Higher Education In addition to Chartered Accountants Ireland, a number of other professional bodies offer exemptions to those who successfully complete our qualification. Students can go on to become fully qualified accountants with the following professional bodies: There are a wide range of generous Higher Education exemptions available on successful completion of Second Year of our qualification. Graduates with a satisfactory level of achievement undertake further studies on the programmes below. We have formal exemption arrangements in place whereby students may enter into the penultimate or final year of Bachelors degrees in Business, Accounting, and Finance in the following higher education Institutes: • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) • Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) • Institute of Incorporated Public Accountants (IIPA) • Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) Additionally exemptions are offered by the Association of Tax Technicians for those who wish to specialise in this area. • Athlone Institute of Technology • Cork Institute of Technology • Dublin Business School • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology • Institute of Public Administration • Institute of Technology Tallaght • Swansea Metropolitan University • Waterford IT Other colleges may also consider our qualification for entry to their programme at their own discretion and on a case by case basis. 35 Northern Ireland Colleges Republic of Ireland Colleges Antrim Northern Regional College (Full & Part-time) (Ballymena Campus) Trostan Avenue, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 7BN. Coordinator: Clive McIntosh Tel: 028 2565 2871 www.nrc.ac.uk Northern Regional College (Newtownabbey Campus) (Part-time) 400 Shore Road, Newtownab¬bey, Co. Antrim, BT37 9RS Coordinator: Jeff Lawson Tel: 028 9085 5000 www.nrc.ac.uk Armagh Southern Regional College (Armagh Campus) (Part-time) Lonsdale Building, College Hill, Armagh, Co. Armagh, BT61 7HN Coordinator: Florence Megaw Tel: 028 3752 2205 www.src.ac.uk Southern Regional College (Portadown Campus) (Part-time) 36 Lurgan Road, Portadown, Co. Armagh, BT63 5BL Coordinator: Joan McAfee Tel: 028 3839 7777 www.src.ac.uk Belfast Belfast Metropolitan College (Part-time) 7 Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT Coordinator: Leonie Power Tel: 028 9026 5121 www.belfastmet.ac.uk Down South Eastern Regional College (Bangor Campus) (Part-time) Castle Park Road, Bangor, Co. Down, BT20 4TD. Coordinator: Eddie Forester Tel: 028 9127 6600 www.serc.ac.uk South Eastern Regional College (Lisburn Campus) (Part-time) 39 Castle Street, Lisburn, Co. Down, BT27 4SU Coordinator: Colin McKerr Tel: 028 9267 7225 www.serc.ac.uk 36 Student Prospectus Southern Regional College (Newry Campus) (Part-time) Patrick Street, Newry, Co. Down, BT35 8DNT Coordinator: Claire Byrne Tel: 0845 604 0033 www.src.ac.uk Cavan Fermanagh Clare Southwest Regional College (Enniskillen Campus) (Part-time) Dublin Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT74 6AE. Coordinator: Rhoda Farrelly Tel: 028 6632 2431 www.swc.ac.uk Londonderry North West Regional College (Londonderry Campus) (Part-time) Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7AL Coordinator: Gregory Gorman Tel: 028 7127 6000 www.nwrc.ac.uk Northern Regional College (Coleraine Campus) (Part-time) Union Street, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, BT52 1QA Coordinator: Ann McCallum Tel: 028 7035 4717 www.nrc.ac.uk Northern Regional College (Magherafelt Campus) (Part-time) 22 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry, BT45 6AE Coordinator: May Eakin Tel: 028 7963 2462 www.nrc.ac.uk Tyrone Southwest Regional College (Dungannon Campus) (Part-time) Circular Road, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, BT71 6BQ Coordinator: Rose McMahon Tel: 028 8772 2323 www.swc.ac.uk Southwest Regional College (Omagh Campus) (Part-time) 2 Mountjoy Road, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 7AH Coordinator: Siobhan Breen Tel: 028 82245433 www.swc.ac.uk Cavan Institute (Full-time) Cathedral Road, Cavan Coordinator: Bernadette Bannon Tel: 049 433 2633 www.cavaninstitute.ie Ennis Community College (Full-time) Harmony Row, Ennis, Co. Clare Coordinator: Evelyn Darcy Tel: 065 682 9432 www.enniscommunitycollege.com Cork College of Commerce (Full & Part-time) Morrison’s Island, Cork Coordinators: Nick O’Callaghan (F/T); Ann Corcoran (P/T) Tel: 021 422 2100 www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie Cork Institute of Technology (Part-time) Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown, Co Cork Coordinator: Annemarie Twomey Tel: 021 432 6100 www.cit.ie Mallow College of Further Education (Full-time and Part-time) Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork Coordinator: John Healy Tel: 022 43309 www.mallowcollege.ie Donegal Donegal IT Centre (Part-time) Donegal Enterprise Centre, Lurganboy, Donegal Town, Co Donegal Coordinator: Sarah Sweeney Tel: 074 972 2934 www.donegalitcentre.com Dublin Accounting Technicians Academy (Part-time) 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Coordinator: Leda Egri Tel: 01 649 8180 www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie Ballyfermot College of Further Education (Part-time) Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Coordinator: Caroline McKenna Tel: 01 626 9421 www.bcfe.ie Blackrock Further Education Institute (BFEI) (formerly Senior College Dun Laoghaire) Main Street, Blackrock Co Dublin Coordinators: Ed Jennings (F/T); Paddy Condon (P/T) office@bfei.ie www.bfei.ie Blanchardstown Institute of Technology (Part-time) Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15 Coordinator: Fiona Malone Tel: 01 885 1000 www.itb.ie Colaiste Ide (Full & Part-time) Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11 Coordinator: Edel Bourke Tel: 01 834 2333 www.colaisteide.ie Crumlin College of Further Education (Full & Part-time) Crumlin Road, Dublin 12 Coordinators: Mikie Smyth (F/T); Cathy O’Neill (P/T) Tel: 01 454 0662 www.crumlincollege.ie Greenhills College (Full-time) Limekiln Avenue, Greenhills, Dublin 12 Coordinator: Deborah Dunne Tel: 01 450 7779 www.greenhillscollege.ie Griffith College Dublin (Part-time) South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Coordinator: Ann Donegan Tel: 01 415 0473 www.gcd.ie IBAT College (Part-time) IBAT House, Forster Way, Swords, Co Dublin Coordinator: Maggie Silva Tel: 01 807 5055 www.ibat.ie Institute of Finance Training (Full & Part-time) Heather House, Heather Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 Coordinator: Cath Matthews Tel: 01 206 9000 www.accountingtechnician.ie Institute of Technology Tallaght (Part-time) Tallaght, Dublin 24 Coordinator: Patricia Morris Tel: 01 404 2000 www.it-tallaght.ie Plunket College (Full & Part-time) Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 Coordinators: Elaine O’Sullivan (F/T); Enda Marren (P/T) Tel: 01 837 1689 www.plunketcollege.ie Rathmines College of Further Education (Full-time) Town Hall, Rathmines, Dublin 6 Coordinators: Kieran Alcock Tel: 01 497 5334 www.rathminescollege.ie Galway Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (Full & Part-time) Dublin Road, Galway Coordinator: Coordinators: Carmel Brennan (F/T); David Palcic (P/T) Tel: 091 753 161 www.gmit.ie Kerry Killarney Community College (Part-time) New Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry Coordinator: Ann Hickey Tel: 064 663 2164 www.killarneycommunity college.com Tralee Community College (Full-time) Clash, Tralee, Co. Kerry Coordinator: Marie Doody Tel: 066 712 1741 www.traleecc.com Kildare Cenit College (Part-time) Coordinator: Colm Foley Tel: 01 901 2014 www.clanecollege.com Oiliuna (Full-time) Unit J2, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Coordinator: Patricia Murphy Tel: 01 651 0360 www.oiliuna.ie Piper’s Hill College (Part-time) Killashee, Naas, Co. Kildare Coordinator: Geraldine Fox Tel: 045 897 885 www.phcol.ie Laois METAC Training (Part-time) Mountrath Enterprise Park, Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Coordinator: Donal Horgan Tel: 057 875 6540 www.metac.ie Portarlington Adult Education Centre (Full-time) Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Co. Laois. Coordinator: Margaret Morrin Tel: 057 862 3161 www.portarlingtonaec.ie Limerick Limerick College of Further Education (Full & Part-time)z Mulgrave Street, Limerick Coordinators: John Hehir (F/T); Arlene Douglas (P/T) Tel: 061 414 344 www.lcfe.ie Griffith College Limerick (Part-time) O’Connell Avenue, Limerick Coordinator: Catherine Horgan Tel: 061 310 031 www.gcl.ie Louth Dundalk Institute of Technology (Part-time) Lifelong Learning Centre Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Coordinator: Carmel Leech Tel: 042 937 0290 www.learn.ie Mayo Further Education Centre (Full & Part-time) Cathedral Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo Coordinator: Michael McIntyre Tel: 096 71237 www.mayovec.ie Davitt College (Part-time) (Mayo Adult Education Centre) Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Coordinator: Aidan Brogan Tel: 094 902 3060 www.davittcollege.com Meath Beaufort College (Part-time) Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath Coordinator: Aileen Moran Tel: 046 902 8915 www.beaufortcollege.ie Sligo CMD Training Institute (Part-time) The Gateway Building, Northwest Business Park, Colooney, Co. Sligo. Coordinator: Catherine Reilly Tel: 071 913 0742 www.cmd.ie Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB (Part-time) Quay Street, Sligo. Coordinator: Michael Burke Tel: 071 914 5025 www.sligovec.ie Waterford Colaiste Chathail Naofa (Full-time) Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Coordinator: Muireann Fitzgerald Tel: 058 41184 www.ccndungarvan.com Waterford College of Further Education (Part-time) Parnell Street, Waterford. Coordinator: Philip Deegan Tel: 051 874053 www.wcfe.ie Westmeath Athlone Institute of Technology (Full-time) Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Coordinator: Brendan Doyle Tel: 090 642 4400 www.ait.ie Mullingar Community College (Part-time) Millmount Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Coordinator: Maria Whyte Tel: 044 934 0786 www.mullingarcc.ie Wexford Colaiste Abbain (Full-time) Adamstown, Co. Wexford. Coordinator: Barbara Kehoe Tel: 053 924 0564 www.colaisteabbain.ie Gorey Community School (Part-time) Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Coordinator: Mairead Fitzpatrick Tel: 053 942 1167 www.goreyadulted.ie Wicklow Bray Institute of Further Education (Full & Part-time) Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow Coordinators: Paddy McNulty (F/T); Joe Judge (P/T) Tel: 01 282 9668 www.bife.ie Training Centres Our programme is also delivered in the Republic of Ireland free of charge for job seekers through training centres. For full details contact your local Employment Service Office. Training Centres 2013/2014: • Athlone • Cavan • Drogheda • Dublin (Baldoyle, Swords, Tallaght,) • Dundalk • Ennis • Galway • Letterkenny • Limerick • Roscommon • Thurles eCollege An online version of our course is also offered free of charge to job seekers though the e-learning portal eCollege. For further details, contact Gosia Lakoma on (01) 649 8180 or email glakoma@Accounting TechniciansIreland.ie Online Learning A new Oline programme is available from September 2014 so you can carry out learning at a time that suits you. For further information contact Gosia Lakoma, Online Programme Manager on 01 6498180 or email glakoma@ AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie Correspondence Learning McKeon Murray Business Training Services Tel: 01 295 9087 www.mckeonmurray.ie The IAS module is provided directly by Accounting Technicians Ireland. For details contact us at: (01) 649 8180 or students@AccountingTech niciansIreland.ie 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 four payments throughout the year – see page 27 for further details. You can also register by completing the Student Registration Form that is attached to this prospectus. Please send your completed form and payment to the address on the back cover. If you need any further help, please feel free to contact us. 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 2014-2015 7th April 2014 Registration commences April – October 2014 Registration period 1st September – 19th December 2014 Term One1 (Weeks 1-12) 3rd October 2014 Deadline for applying for exemptions 31st October 2014 Registration deadline 21st November 2014 Reasonable Adjustments application deadline (Exams 2015) 28th November 2014 Summer IAS Exam application deadline (2nd Yr only) 5th January – 24th April 2015 Term Two1 (Weeks 13-26) 30th January 2015 Summer (May) Exam application deadline. Deadline to make changes to May Exam bookings. 13th – 18th April 2015 Summer IAS Exam period (2nd Yr only) 11th – 20th May 2015 Summer Exam period 6th July 2015 Publication of Summer Exam results 17th July 2015 Autumn (August) Exam application deadline (all subjects) 10th – 19th August 2015 Autumn Exam period 24th – 29th August 2015 Autumn IAS Exam period (2nd Yr only) 21st September 2015 Publication of Autumn Exam results 1 Practical Work Experience Calendar 2014-2015 1st August 21st September 2015 1 2 Deadline for submission of Work Experience Assessment2 (Following Summer Exams - Second Year students only) Deadline for submission of Work Experience Assessment2 (Following Autumn Exams - Second Year students only) These dates are for guidance only and may vary slightly depending on your college timetable. Please note this only applies to students who have successfully completed all Certificate (First Year) and Diploma (Second Year) exams. 38 Student Prospectus Register online at www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie/register Student Registration Form 2014/2015 Registration Number OFFICE USE ONLY This form should be completed by new students only. If you have previously registered, you DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT THIS FORM. Please read our prospectus carefully before filling in this form. Please use BLOCK CAPITALS throughout. The deadline for receipt of Student Registration Forms is 31st October 2014. 1. PERSONAL DETAILS Mr. Mrs. Ms. Surname Female Male Date of Birth D D M M Y Y Y Y Firstname(s) Address for Correspondence County Postcode Home Tel Office Mobile Email Please note it is essential you provide us with a valid email address. 2. Educational Qualifications 3. College All applicants under 21 years of age must enclose certified copies of educational certificates. Name (Applicants under the age of 21 ONLY) Leaving Cert Year Y Y Please give details of the college where you will be studying. Location A-Level / AS Level Y Y Cert No. Year Y Y Y Full-Time Y Part-Time Correspondence Cert No. 4. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS (tick all that apply) I am self-employed I am working in a finance-related area I am in full-time study I am working, but not in a finance-related area I am currently seeking employment Other (please specify) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Company Name Job Title Company Address Company Tel Name of Manager Email address of Manager Please tick the nature of business in which you are employed. Industry Public Sector Practice Number of employees in the company: 1-10 Is your company paying your professional fees? Other (please specify) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11-50 51-100 Yes 101-500 500+ No 5. ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS IRELAND How did you first learn about Accounting Technicians Ireland? Careers Teacher Family, friends etc Local College Advert Advert in (please specify)������������������������������������������ Employer Internet Other (please specify)........................................................ Previous student with IPASS Student Registration Form 2014/2015 (continued) 6. FEES 2014/20151 Mandatory Fees Registration fee € 170/£1502. Total Course Materials fee (€ 65/£55 PER SUBJECT) Please tick the relevant box(es) for the subject(s) you are studying in the 2014/2015 Academic Year 3 First Year Financial Accounting Business Management Law & Ethics (ROI) Law & Ethics (NI) Advanced Financial Accounting Management Accounting Advanced Taxation (ROI) Integrated Accounting Systems Advanced Taxation (NI) Taxation (ROI) Taxation (NI) Total Second Year4 Exemption fee Total Subjects at (€50/£45 per subject)5 Total 1 Fees effective until 7th April 2014. 2 This includes your annual Student fee. 3 Students are required to purchase Course Materials for all subjects they are studying in the 2014/15 academic year with the exception of subjects for which they have been awarded exemptions. Course Materials include your subject textbook and solutions as well as access to the entire range of KnowledgePoint Online Tutorials. Your ordered textbooks will be delivered during office hours (Mon-Fri) and will require a signature upon receipt. Please tick your preferred address for delivery: Address for correspondence Company address 4 It is only possible to take Second Year subjects where you have successfully passed, or are exempt from, at least three First Year subjects, including both Taxation and Financial Accounting. 5 If you were awarded exemptions by Accounting Technicians Ireland, a copy of the exemption letter you received from us must accompany this Student Registration Form. 7. DECLARATION Please Note: This registration does not constitute a legally binding agreement until Accounting Technicians Ireland issues you with confirmation to that effect. I hereby apply for registration as a student of Accounting Technicians Ireland and understand that if I do not meet the entry requirements as set out by Accounting Technicians Ireland any fees paid by me to Accounting Technicians Ireland will be refunded in full and I will not be eligible to undertake a recognised course of study or sit examinations. I undertake if registered and so long as I remain so, to observe and abide by the Rules & Regulations, and Code of Professional Ethics of Accounting Technicians Ireland as published on their website. I understand that I must complete a course in an approved partner college recognised by Accounting Technicians Ireland before presenting for Examination, and that I may receive emails and SMS messages from time to time from Accounting Technicians Ireland. I understand and accept that passing all Second Year Examinations does not automatically entitle me to the Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification unless I satisfy the other conditions for completing the work experience requirements as set out by Accounting Technicians Ireland. I am aware that I must submit a separate examination application form and appropriate fee. Enclosed are certified copies of the certificates required in section 2 of this form (if relevant), together with payment. I accept that the information given by me will only be used for its intended purpose and will not be passed to any third party without my consent. Signed ....................................................................................................................... Date D D M M Y Y Y Y 8. PAYMENT DETAILS Stepped Payments are available to students who register online at: www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie/register Alternatively, please select one of the following payment options: Postal Order Draft/Cheque Debit Card Please make cheques payable to Accounting Technicians Ireland. If paying by card, complete below: VISA Credit MasterCard LASER VISA Debit DELTA Credit Card MAESTRO ELECTRON Switch/SOLO Please charge my account with the final total amount shown. I am aware that a handling charge of (€4.50/stg£4) applies to all credit card payments. Card No. Cardholder Name CCV Expiry Date Cardholder signature.......................................................................................... / 2 0 Final Total Please send the completed form, along with any necessary supporting documentation, to: Student Registrar, Accounting Technicians Ireland, 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Should you require a Student Card, please send a passport-sized photograph to: Student Registrar, Accounting Technicians Ireland. Accounting Technicians Ireland Dublin 47-49 Pearse Street Dublin 2 Contact: Leda Egri Tel: 01 649 8180 Fax: 01 633 6846 Belfast The Linenhall 32-38 Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BG Contact: Mary Armstrong Tel: 028 90 435 840 Fax: 028 90 23 0071 info@AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie Professional, Practical, Proven www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie
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