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Accounting Technicians Ireland

Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI) was established in 1983 and has become the leading accounting technician body in Ireland. They currently have over 5,800 students and 4,600 members. The IATI provides a recognised business qualification for ambitious people working or planning to work in middle management or in the accounting area.

The IATI qualification consists of two years. Successful candidates are qualified to work as accounting technicians within the accountancy profession or alternatively can pursue one of the main professional accountancy qualifications with generous exemptions. Candidates who complete the IATI course at BMI are assisted by BMI through our work placement programme in securing the relevant experience required to achieve the MIATI designation on completion of exams.

First Year

The course design has a practical focus with candidates gaining experience in accounting, taxation and law. The IATI qualification is suitable for a wide range of candidates from participants with little knowledge of accountancy to those already working in accountancy departments but seeking a formal qualification. For a detailed syllabus click here.

Syllabus

Financial Accounting I

Basic accounting concepts, journal preparation, accounting transaction, recording and account preparation are the focus of this module.

Taxation I (ROI)

Participants will acquire a general overview of the taxation system in Ireland and acquire practical skills relating to the calculation of relevant tax computations.

Business Management

This module is designed to provide accounting technician students with a theoretical foundation and practical grounding in business management.

Law and Ethics

The key outcome of this module is to provide learners with Knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and fundamental principles of law and ethics and the practical application of them in the context of business and commercial activities. Emphasis will be on the recognition of legal and ethical issues which may require the expertise of specialists.

Registration Requirements:

For information on registering with the IATI professional body click here and you will be directed to their website. The IATI registration fee includes study manuals. To register with BMI for lectures follow the Enrol Online buttons.

First Year Duration and Pricing

The next course will commence on the 4th of October 2011. Enrol online to reserve a course place. Course places are limited and are only reserved on full payment of tuition fees.

• First Year course subjects commence in October for May examinations
• Evening tuition is available Tuesday and Thursday nights 6.15pm to 9.30pm
• Cost is €365 per subject
• A revision course is included in the tuition fee

Second Year

On completion of the First Year, participants continue to the Second Year of the Institute of Accounting Technician course. For a detailed syllabus click here.

Syllabus

Financial Accounting II

The objective of this module is to assess the ability of participants to deal at a more advanced level with topics covered in the Accounting I paper. The module aims to increase the knowledge of currently accepted accounting practices in the preparation and presentation of financial statements and the participants' ability to analyse and interpret the performance of business and draft reports thereon.

Taxation II (ROI)

The objective of this paper is to assess the students in their understanding of the basic law and practice of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Value Added Tax, Corporation Tax and to compentantly deal with practical situations involving those taxes, including the completion of related official tax forms.

Integrated Accounting Systems

The key objective of this module is to provide learners with practical experience of effectively using standard software packages used in the business world, particularly those commonly used by accountants. Learners will be enabled to reach a level of proficiency in the use of these packages that will render them effective in the workplace.

Management Accounting

The key learning outcome of this module is to provide learners with knowledge and technical competency in the area of management accounting to support business functions, activities and decision-making.

Registration Requirements:

For information on registering with the IATI professional body click here and you will be directed to their website. The registration fee includes the cost of the study manuals. To register with BMI for lectures follow the Enrol Online buttons.

Second Year Duration and Pricing

The next course will commence on the 2nd of October 2011. Enrol online to reserve a course place. Course places are limited and are only reserved on full payment of tuition fees.

• The Second Year commences on the 4th of October for May examinations
• Evening tuition is available Tuesday and Thursday nights 6.15pm to 9.30pm
• Cost is €365 per subject
• A revision course is included in the tuition fee

Further Training:

On successful completion of the Admission level a participant becomes a Member of the IATI and is allowed to put the letters MATI after their name. They must have a minimum of two years relevant work experience and successfully complete a practical computer-based accounting assignment. BMI have a work placement programme in place and will assist course participants in seeking relevant work experience.

Please email info@bmi.ie for further information or enrol online now by following the links.