Abigail O’Regan (23) from Clonmel, a past pupil of Loreto Secondary School in the town, said she has become a major advocate for the two-year Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship, which allows students work, earn and learn. She was apprenticed to O’Gorman Brannigan Purtill and Co Accountants in Clonmel, where she now has a full-time staffed position. “The Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeship is an incredible route for a student reluctant to commit to a four-year college degree. You achieve a highly regarded qualification and the two years’ work experience is something much sought after by employers”. “I would recommend the Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeship to anyone with an interest in accounting. The college lectures give you the fundamentals, while the work placement allows you understand what you are learning and put it into practice immediately”. “The apprenticeship was very enjoyable. It could be challenging when trying to juggle work and study, but there is access to college and workplace mentors which is a huge advantage, and unusual. I found this resource invaluable, the mentors guide you and ensure you stay on track”. “ATI strives to put its students first and I have been in an incredibly lucky position working in a great accounting practice which has given me such a broad understanding of multiple areas of accounting.” The Accounting Technicians Ireland Apprenticeship provides an alternative for school leavers who prefer practical training to a full-time college programme - or those who started a college course and found it did not suit them. It is also an option for existing employees and mature learners who want to pursue accounting.

The Most Common Mistakes Accountants Make

Accountants, just like humans, can make mistakes from time to time. However, by making yourself aware of the most common slip-ups and learning from the mistakes of others, a lot of them can be avoided. Although some mistakes have minimal effect to a company’s financials and can be corrected, others are more serious and could have a significant impact by misrepresenting a company’s true financial health. In this blog, we’ll review five of the most common mistakes accountants make and how to avoid them. ...