Institute of Accounting Technicians of Ireland (IATI)

The Institute of Accounting Technicians (IATI) in Ireland 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.

Successful candidates of the IATI 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 IATI 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 IATI 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. IATI Registration fees, book fees and exam fees payable to the IATI.

Transfer & Progression

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. The IATI 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