Fás Accounting Technician Course

Aurellia

Hello, in the last month i've been motovated to get further educated and i am keen to do the accounting technician course with Fás. i am looking into doing this course in Tralee. i'm waiting for interview to see can i get onto this course. My question is; is it worth doing? It is accredited to ATI. I see that tralee Community college also run the course but it's year two only? Should i hold out and apply through the CAO to do business/accounting through IT Tralee in Sept 2012? i left it too late to apply for this year & i don't have the funds.

I am a lone parent to a six year old and i work full time but i am still just making ends meet, so naturally having financial assistance towards the course to upskill is a bonus!

Also its been 10 Years since i studied in college! I've read through a few of the threads , and i'm probably answering this one for myself, but i read a post that said the Accounting tecnician course is a good foundation.

Id appreciate your views & information
Thanks:)

bulmersgal

I'm in the same boat, waiting to see can I get a place in Sept in Dublin. I think it would be a great course and plan to do it part time if I don't get it through fas. Will watch this thread with interest

cena

What well you get out of this job wise if you this

DoMyBooks

I started off with IATI, Its a good course and definitely gives relevant skills. Also a big plus is the exemptions you can get from the accounting bodies if you want to continue your education.

Lucyx

Yes its a very good course and it covers lots including taxation and law so you'll learn loads from it. Definitely do the two full years and it'll really help with getting a better salary and better accounts positions.

I'd highly recommend this course Aurellia and good for you for bettering yourself. Its always very beneficial to do some solid exams and the ATI is a good qualification to have.

Good luck

berlingo

Has anyone had their interview yet? I have mine at the end of the week

xxxroziexxx

berlingo wrote: »

Has anyone had their interview yet? I have mine at the end of the week

Hi berlingo just wondeing where have u got ur interview for with fas. What county? im waiting to get my interview letter for dublin.

DArcy

Just wondering how this interview went? A friend of mine has hers next week and we're wondering what format it'll take!

berlingo

xxxroziexxx wrote: »

Hi berlingo just wondeing where have u got ur interview for with fas. What county? im waiting to get my interview letter for dublin.

Dublin

DArcy wrote: »

Just wondering how this interview went? A friend of mine has hers next week and we're wondering what format it'll take!

Generally it's like a standard interview. They will ask how you heard about the course and why you want to take this course of study. You will have to detail any relevant life experience from work or college. They might ask a few questions about accounting terminology to see how much knowledge you already have on the subject. Approx 30 mins.

Aurellia

Hey Berlingo, Darcy & xxxRosiexxxx,

I had my interview , phew they threw the questions at me, but I GOT IT!! I GO THE COURSE !, delighted!

Id interview Tues morning after the bank hol! & i got the letter on monday . Berlingo i found the interview tough, they asked about debitors, creditors, fixed assets, rules of accounting, the course and if i knew what subjects and their content!

Heres to Sept. Handed in my notice to work so its very scarey but im doing this upskilling for my son & i

Good Luck Guys

Aurellia

Lucy, thank you for your kind post xx

berlingo

Aurellia wrote: »

Hey Berlingo, Darcy & xxxRosiexxxx,

I had my interview , phew they threw the questions at me, but I GOT IT!! I GO THE COURSE !, delighted!

Id interview Tues morning after the bank hol! & i got the letter on monday . Berlingo i found the interview tough, they asked about debitors, creditors, fixed assets, rules of accounting, the course and if i knew what subjects and their content!

Heres to Sept. Handed in my notice to work so its very scarey but im doing this upskilling for my son & i

Good Luck Guys

Aurellia, that's Great news!! I should know if I'm accepted onto the course in the next week or so

bulmersgal

congrats on getting into the course. I have my interview next week and am so nervous, being waiting so long now I'm afraid I'll make a mess of it. Planning to spend next week going over cv, if anybody has any tips for the interview I'd be very grateful.

greendom

bulmersgal wrote: »

congrats on getting into the course. I have my interview next week and am so nervous, being waiting so long now I'm afraid I'll make a mess of it. Planning to spend next week going over cv, if anybody has any tips for the interview I'd be very grateful.

One thing is to show them that you'd be comfortable with theory and essay writing as that comprises over half the course in the first year - Business Management and Law/Ethics as well as components of Financial Accounting and Taxation.

berlingo

Did anyone else get accepted on this course in Dublin City Centre?