Course Overview:
The programme provides an alternative route to starting a career in accountancy. This Higher Level Apprenticehip aims to provide applicants with an exciting ‘on-the-job’ pathway into the accountancy and finance profession.
The main features of the programme are:
• The apprentice may be selected for employment through the employers own recruitment process or will already be employed by an accounting practice / business and moving to a new job role where upskilling is required
• The apprentice will attend College one day per week, studying for the professionally accredited Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) exams
• Year 1 modules include: Financial Accounting, Taxation, Law & Ethics and Business Management.
• Year 2 modules include: Advanced Financial Accounting, Advanced Taxation, Management Accounting and Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS).
• The apprentice will complete a work based learning e-portfolio of evidence demonstrating competence in a range of areas
• The apprentice will be mentored by both a College and employer-based mentor
• The Department for the Economy cover all tuition fees and examination costs through their Higher Level Apprenticeship programme.
