Department of Accounting & Finance

Mission

The industry requirement for professional accountants is long established in the Financial Services Industry in Ireland and around the world.

picA professional accountancy qualification is a much sought after skill and at Infinity Business College we provide students with the opportunity to progress from a basic level to a qualified professional accountant. We recognise that students will compete with individuals for whom English is their native language and thus we incorporate modules of Business English in the course syllabus. All of our accountancy qualifications are offered on a full-time basis and thus we exceed the recommended contact hours of these professional bodies. This affords the dedicated student an excellent opportunity to excel in the professional examinations.

Accounting Technicians Ireland

The Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) provides a recognised business qualification for ambitious people working or planning to work in middle management or in the accounting area.

Certified Public Accountants

The Certified Public Accountants(CPA) designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute's qualification enjoys wide international recognition.

Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI)

The Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) 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 ATI provides a recognised business qualification for ambitious people working or planning to work in middle management or in the accounting area.

Successful candidates of the ATI qualification are qualified to work as accounting technicians within the accountancy profession or alternatively can pursue one of the main picprofessional accountancy qualifications with generous exemptions.

Registration Requirements

The ATI qualification comprises of two levels: Foundation & Admission. Prior to registering students should check as to what exemptions they are entitled. The Institute grants exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis to students who have already passed equivalent examinations set by other accredited organisations.

Exemptions

International students already in Ireland are required to sit an IELTS exam at Infinity Business College if they intend applying for exemptions. A score of 6.5 or above is necessary in order to be considered for exemptions. If a student enrols in a course at IBC and later wishes to check their exemptions they must do so in consultation with the Academic Co-ordinator.

Further Information

For further information on registering with the IATI professional body visit their website at www.iati.ie

Alternatively visit our website at www.ibcollege.com or email info@ibcollege.com

Student Testimonial:

"During my stay at IBC, I truly enjoyed the student life filled with a mix of cultures. As an international Accounting Technician student, much attention was paid to me, by the highly competent and helpful IBC lecturers. I was awarded IATI membership at the graduation ceremony in December 2008. Moreover, it has helped me move up the ranks at work as a Tax practionneer and I'm not a trainee anymore. In my opinion, this was money well spent!"

Charles Fernandes (Awarded 10th Place in Ireland in 2008)

Syllabus

First Year

  • Financial Accounting I
  • Law and Ethics
  • Business Management
  • Taxation I (Republic of Ireland)

Second Year

  • Financial Accounting II
  • Taxation II
  • Management Accounting
  • Integrated Accounting Systems

Course Structure

The ATI course is held on a full-time basis two days a week from 9.30am to 5pm. The course is also run on a part-time basis. The foundation level is of one year duration, while the Admission level is of one year duration. ATI Registration fees, book fees and exam fees payable to the ATI.

Transfer & Progression

On successful completion of the Admission level a participant becomes a Member of the ATI 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. The ATI qualification is recognised for the purposes of exemptions by bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, etc.

This academic programme is supported by;

  • the supply of academic textbooks
  • the use of the college IT resources
  • regular interaction with the Academic Director during the course
  • regular feedback sessions in relation to the delivery of the course
  • lecturer supervisions to ensure high quality of tuition delivery

Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute's qualification enjoys wide international recognition. Typical professional positions include Financial Controllers, Financial Directors and Management Accountants in sectors such as fund management, treasury, banking, insurance and stockbroking.

Sixty per cent of CPA members work either in industry and commerce in areas such as financial services, financial and management accounting, taxation, information technology, or in the public sector. The remaining forty percent work in practice. CPA's play a pivotal strategic role within management teams and help shape the future of a business.

Registration Requirementspic

Prior to registering for a course, students should check with the CPA body as to what exemptions they are entitled. CPA grants exemptions on a subject-forsubject basis to students who have already passed equivalent examinations set by other accredited organisations. If a student enrols in a course at IBC and later wishes to check their exemptions they must do so in consultation with the Academic Co-ordinator.

For further information on registering with the CPA professional body visit their website at www.cpaireland.ie

Course Commencement and Duration

Formation 1 and Formation 2 commence in late September on a full-time and part-time basis and are for 1 year duration. CPA examinations are held in May.

Course Structure

The CPA course is held on a fulltime basis three evenings a week from 5pm to 10pm. Each level is of one year duration. Course fees include study manuals. Registration fees and exam fees are not included.

This academic programme is supported by;

  • the supply of academic textbooks
  • the use of the college IT resources
  • regular interaction with the Academic Director during the course
  • regular feedback sessions in relation to the delivery of the course
  • lecturer supervisions to ensure high quality of tuition delivery

Syllabus

Formation 1 :

  • Business Mathematics & Quantitative Methods
  • Economics & The Business Environment
  • Business Laws

Formation 2 :

  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Information Systems
  • Management Accounting

Professional 1 :

  • Corporate Reporting
  • Auditing
  • Corporate Laws & Governance
  • Managerial Finance

Professional 2 :

  • Advanced Taxation (Elective)
  • Advanced Corporate Reporting (Mandatory)
  • Strategy Leadership and Knowledge Management (Mandatory)
  • Strategic Performance Management (Elective)
  • Audit Practice and Assurance Services (Elective)
  • Strategic Corporate Finance (Elective)

Further Information

For further assistance and guidance please visit the CPA website at www.cpaireland.ie or email info@ibcollege.com

 

Further Information

For further information on the Accountancy courses we offer at IBC follow the links on the left of contact the College for an appointment at info@ibcollege.com or Tel: +353 (0) 1 6797086.

For Information on the professional accountancy bodies for which we offer tuition visit the relevant websites at:

  1. The Institute of Accounting Technicians of Ireland www.iati.ie
  2. The Certified Public Accountants of Ireland at www.cpaireland.ie