Accreditation

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. They offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. As an ACCA member, you will have the opportunity of working in any sector you choose, be it public practice, public sector, financial services or corporate sector, giving you access to a broad range of interesting roles.They support 122,000 members and 325,000 students throughout their careers, providing services through a network of 80 offices and centres.

Their reputation is grounded in over 100 years of providing world-class accounting and finance qualifications. They champion opportunity, diversity and integrity, and the long traditions are complemented by modern thinking, backed by a diverse, global membership. By promoting global standards, and supporting members wherever they work - they aim to meet the current and future needs of international business and have built a reputation of excellence in qualifications and training that is recognised around the world, especially by employers of accountants.

The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland was established in 1983 and has become the leading accounting technician body in Ireland. We currently have over 5,800 students and 4,600 members.

The Institute prides itself on providing a qualification in accounting and information skills for persons working in firms in public practice, in industry and commerce and in the public sector and to provide those attaining membership of the Institute with a range of services to support them in their professional work.

IATI is also a partner body of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and is an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants. We promote the highest educational, technical and ethical standards along with continuous education and life long learning for our members. The Institute's qualification is recognised world wide for these reasons and substantial exemptions are offered to our students with the senior accounting bodies

FETAC
Approved by FETAC the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the work place and in the community.