Accounting Technicians Ireland
Level 4
QN: 600/6337/3
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Accounting Technicians Ireland Level 4 Certificate for Accounting Technicians
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Accounting Technicians Ireland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 320 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
320 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Business Management
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of management and its role and contribution to business life
- Understand the nature of the environment in which businesses operate
- Be able to assess the significance of global factors and market dynamics that shape business activities
- Understand the role of planning, control and organisation within businesses.
- Understand the nature of leadership and related motivational theories and their application in transforming business situations.
- Understand the role and operation of the Human Resources function and of the challenges that arise within this function
- Understand basic Marketing concepts and the key elements of the services marketing mix
- Understand the importance of Information Technology / Information Systems security measures
- Know the benefits and challenges associated with using 'Cloud' technologies in a business environment
- Understand the importance of business ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate governance in the modern business environment
2
Financial Accounting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of accounting information and the role of an accountancy professional within a business.
- Understand fundamental accounting principles, conventions and concepts
- Be able to apply the principles of double entry book-keeping and accounting systems.
- Be able to prepare financial statements. to include the financial statements
- Of a Sole trader and/or
- complete information and/or
- Of a not for profit organisation.
3
Law and Ethics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and sources of the Northern Ireland legal system
- Understand the various methods that lead to a company ceasing business
- Understand the main corporate law offences and/or the role of corporate governance
- Understand the legal obligations imposed upon persons dealing with financial information
- Understand Data Protection Legislation and the requirements for storing and processing personal data, as well as the role of the Information Commissioner
- Understand the law on the formation and discharge of a contract.
- Understand the key principles of employment law and the legislation governing dismissal and/or redundancy
- Understand the key principles of the law of agency and the legislation governing the creation and/or termination of an agency relationship.
- Know the key provisions of the relevant consumer protection law and understand its impact on consumer protection.
- Understand the key principles of the tort of negligence.
- Understand the principles of the law of partnership and the nature and formation of a company
- Understand the principles in relation to share and loan capital
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of how a company is managed
4
Taxation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with HMRC codes of practice with respect to the assessment and collection of income tax and VAT.
- Know how the UK system for the administration for income tax and VAT operates for individuals and business.
- Be able to calculate taxable income arising from employment.
- Be able to apply income tax as it applies to both employed and self-employed individuals and the ability to prepare non-complex income tax computations
- Be able to calculate taxable income arising from self-employment
- Be able to apply the principles of the taxation of property income.
- Be able to calculate the scope and application of PAYE
- Be able to accurately calculate National Insurance Contributions.
- Be able to apply VAT.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6337/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Accounting Technicians Ireland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2012