- This course is open entry. No prior exams are required.
- Mature applicants are welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English may be tested at entry
- All applicants may be interviewed
- Use of a computer / laptop and
Wi-Fi are desirable
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
To prepare students for work in the world of Accountancy and Finance.
Please note: some courses may involve remote teaching next year depending on Covid and the instruction from the HSE.
Course requirements
Course modules
- MA1 Management Information
- FA1 Recording Financial Transactions
- MA2 Managing Costs and Finance
- FA2 Maintaining Financial Records
- BT Business and Technology
- FFA Financial Accounting
- FMA Management Accounting
Plus Any Two of:
- FTX Foundations in Taxation
- FAU Foundations in Financial Management
- FAU Foundations in Audit
Plus:
- Foundations in Professionalism (Online with ACCA)
- One Year of Practical Experience
Education Progression
On successful completion of Year I students may transfer to the Diploma in Accounting and Business (ACCA) Entry Level 1
We are extremely proud to recognise the outstanding academic achievements of a number of our students:
2011/2012: Michaela Krieblova
Paper MA2, Managing Costs and Finance (3rd in Ireland and joint 15th in the world)
Paper MA1, Management Information (1st in Ireland and 2nd in the world)
2012/2013: Brendan Fitzpatrick
Paper MA 1, Management Information, Brendan (joint 1st in Ireland and joint 5th in the world)
Paper MA2, Managing Costs and Finance (2nd place in Ireland and 11th place in the world)
Paper FA1, Recording Financial Transactions (joint 3rd in Ireland and joint 5th in the world)
Paper FA2, Maintaining Financial Records (1st place in Ireland and 5th place worldwide)
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.
Career Opportunites
An Accountancy qualification leads to many career opportunities across many business and finance sectors. Graduates can focus on a diverse range of areas in accountancy, from bookkeeping to audit and payroll. Rathmines College graduates are well placed to enter many companies, at home or abroad, or progress to university degrees
Course Fees
Deposit
€50
Course Fee
€150
Total
€200
Exam fee & Registration fee paid directly to ACCA & IATI
