Join ATI’s Virtual Open Day – September 10th at 1PM

Ready for a Career That Adds Up? Sign up for ATI’s Virtual Open Day on Wednesday, September 10th from 1PM-1.45PM Looking for a career with real potential, strong salaries, and opportunities to grow? Whether you’re starting out, starting over, or ready to level up — Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) can get you there. Join our […]
ATI Event: Explore your future in accounting at our Virtual Open Day

Join us live online, on August 27, and see how we can help you advance your career in accounting Are you thinking about your next steps after the Leaving Cert? Or maybe you are considering a change in direction and want a qualification that leads to rewarding opportunities in accounting? Join us for a free […]
What is the difference between accounting and bookkeeping?

Although the work of both an accounting professional (either an accountant, or accounting technician) and a bookkeeper often overlap, the roles are quite different. Bookkeeping is the first part of the accounting process, it focuses on recording and organising financial data. Accounting however, focuses on interpreting and presenting that data. Below you will find a […]
Simon Sheridan Wicklow Diploma

Accounting Technicians Ireland’s qualification is recognised as the fastest pathway to a professional accounting career. Simon Sheridan (40) from Aughrim secured one of the top marks in the country in the course last year. Twelve months on and the former music therapist has just sat his first exams in his Chartered Accountancy studies after […]
David Gordon Dublin Diploma

Accounting Technicians Ireland’s qualification is recognised as the fastest pathway to a professional accounting career. David Gordon (49) from Clare Village, Clare Hall secured one of the top marks in the country in the course last year. The former mobile phone retail manager is now enjoying a new career in accounts with a company just […]
Aron Spinola Dublin Apprenticeship

The Dublin office of Mazars Ireland has employed its second apprentice in two years and is planning to extend the Apprenticeship Programme to its Galway and Limerick offices in the near future. The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a funded, work-based learning programme in which locally-placed apprentices earn at least €19,000 a year and pay no […]
How to Become an Accountant in Ireland

Are you considering a career as an accountant? Then you’ve come to the right place! Accounting Technicians Ireland have created this comprehensive guide to provide you with a clear roadmap to how to become a qualified accountant in Ireland. In this article, we outline the various educational pathways, qualifications, steps to qualification, practical experience, job […]
Ethics in Accounting

Trust, integrity, and objectivity lie at the heart of accounting, shaping the core values and guiding principles of this profession. Ethics are therefore fundamental to the accounting profession, acting as a moral compass that directs the conduct of accountants and upholds the integrity and credibility of their work. Embedded within the essence of accounting, ethical […]
Challenges Faced by Accountants in 2024

Accountancy is one of the most well-regarded professions in 2024, and for good reason. The industry is thriving and accountants are needed more than ever to navigate the world of finance for businesses in every industry. And so, accountancy presents huge opportunities for those interested in a challenging and rewarding career. However, in recent years […]
Financial Statements year ending 31.12.2023

Directors’ Report and Financial Statements 2023 The Directors present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (the charity) for the financial year ended 31 December 2023. The Directors confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of […]




