ATI graduate Siobhan reaps benefits of diploma course
A Mayo executive has praised the practicality of an accounting qualification programme after enhancing her career through the scheme.
Accounting Technicians Ireland diploma graduate Siobhan Mulhern is finance manager with Ballina-based IRD North Mayo West Sligo Ltd.
The non-profit registered charity facilitates economic and social development in the Moy Valley region of Mayo and Sligo.
Siobhan is gaining top marks as she continues her education. She was awarded first place in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants tax exams.
Now living in Kiltimagh, the Clare native rose through IRD after completing the diploma. The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification is recognised as the fastest pathway to a professional accounting career.
“The Accounting Technicians Ireland diploma course at Davitt College, Castlebar, gave me classroom learning two evenings a week at a pace I could combine with full-time work,” said Siobhan.
“It is suitable for mature students looking to upskill as it is accessible throughout the country and online. It gives you the confidence to apply for an accountancy job in the knowledge you have all the necessary skills.”
Enrolment for the new academic year, starting in September, is now open and the programme is available at Ballina Further Education Centre and Davitt College, Castlebar.
Accounting Technicians Ireland provides a nationally and internationally recognised accounting qualification and graduates are employed in industry, commerce, private practice and the public sector.
The highly-regarded professional qualification can be obtained in as little as two years. Study can be full-time, part-time and online.
Accounting Technicians Ireland diploma courses are open to school and college leavers, mature students and people working in business, industry or small practice but who, as yet, have no formal training.
The qualification opens a world of employment opportunities to graduates across a broad range of accounting and finance roles and enables students to further progress to senior financial management posts. Holders of the diploma are highly-regarded qualified professionals working at all levels of finance throughout the private and public sector, industry and commerce and in accountancy practices.
The two-year diploma for accounting technicians programme can also be the first step to a full qualification in accountancy. Many ATI graduates progress on to other professional bodies in order to further enhance their careers as fully-qualified accountants.
“This is a pan-sectoral qualification which meets the needs of industry, practice and the public sector,” said Gillian Doherty, chief operations officer at Accounting Technicians Ireland. “Graduates enjoy exemptions from the full range of professional accountancy bodies including Chartered Accountants Ireland, ACCA, CPA, CIMA as well as higher education third-level accounting programmes.
“There is continuing high demand for accounting technician skills and many businesses meet their course fees, recognising the benefits of having a qualified technician to run the financial side while the owner develops the entrepreneurial end.
“Each year the core syllabus is reviewed to ensure it is both relevant to the workplace and in tune with the evolution of the accountancy environment.”
See accountingtechniciansireland.ie for more details.
*Pictured above, Accounting Technicians Ireland diploma graduate Siobhan Mulhernn, now finance manager with Ballina-based IRD North Mayo West Sligo Ltd after completing the course.