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Whatʼs an Accounting Technician?

Accounting technicians are highly skilled accounting staff and are widelyemployed throughout the public sector, industry and commerce and inprivate accountancy practices.

They are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy includingthe preparation of financial information and accounts, and can work on theirown or alongside professional accountants.

Accounting technicians can play a wide range of roles in any organisation,from Assistant Accountant to Office Manager to Financial Controller. Forinstance, they might do financial accounting and calculate sales profits,stock value, wages and salaries. They may also carry out auditing, checkfinancial records, examine expenses and look at tax returns.

“Become involved in the day-to-day work of accountancy”

Who are IATI?

The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI) is the leading accountingtechnician body in Ireland with over 10,000 members and students.

Established in 1983, IATI prides itself on providing an internationally recognisedbusiness qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical andethical standards to its members.

The IATI qualification differs from many other academic programmes as itcombines professional exams with practical work experience. As members of theInstitute, individuals are entitled to put the letters MIATI after their name, seen bymany employers as essential when hiring.

IATI is a partner body with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and anassociate member of the International Federation of Accountants. It has offices inDublin and Belfast and links with local networks throughout Ireland.

Why would I be interested?

Accounting technicians enjoy excellent career prospects and there isalways a strong demand for their skills in the marketplace.

They can work in a wide variety of finance roles for many types oforganisations, including manufacturing companies, local and centralgovernment, the health service, banks and insurance companies andprivate accountancy firms. Self-employment is also a possibility forqualified technicians.

In addition, many who qualify as accounting technicians go on to continuetheir studies, using their qualification as a stepping stone to eventuallybecoming professional accountants and members of one of the senioraccounting bodies.

“Work in a wide variety of finance roles.”

Who studies to be an Accounting Technician?

IATI students come from all walks of life. For example, you may already be workingor going to college, or perhaps you are a mature student who wants to get backinto the workforce. You could even be currently working in an accounting relatedarea, and although experienced, wish to pursue a formal qualification.

Can you tell me about the IATI qualification?

The IATI Accounting Technician qualification consists of two elements, which canbe completed simultaneously or at different phases:

• Two years study course• Two years relevant work experience

Depending on your circumstances, the qualification can be studied full-time, part-time or on a correspondence basis, allowing students to study at a pace that fitstheir lives.

How do I become an Accounting Technician?

“Students come from all walks of life.”

Full-timeFull-time courses are available in a wide number of colleges aimed at studentswho want to devote themselves full-time to preparing for the IATI qualification.Typically speaking, these courses are usually run over four days.

Part-timeIf you want to study part-time, there are many courses available. Thesenormally involve evening lectures twice a week, although some colleges willdeliver day-time options for part-time students.

CorrespondenceIf itʼs not convenient to attend a lecture-based course, you can enrol as acorrespondence student. This way you can study from home usingtutorial materials.

Obviously, these course options have different time commitments and thus willimpact your availability for gaining work experience - assuming you do notalready have the required two years experience.

For instance, students choosing to study part-time or on a correspondence basiscan opt to work during the day while they are studying at night, and gain valuableexperience towards their qualification. For those studying full-time, it will take alittle longer to gain the required work experience and qualify.

What are the entry requirements?

Under 21 years of ageStudents from the Republic of Ireland must meet one of the following criteria:

• Leaving Certificate with five passes on Ordinary Level papers. (Passes toinclude English and either Mathematics or Accountancy).

• Leaving Certificate with four passes of which at least two are on Higher Levelpapers. (Passes to include English and either Mathematics or Accountancy).

• A fully completed relevant FETAC Level 5 qualification.

Students from Northern Ireland must meet one of the following criteria:• 1 A Level or 2 AS Levels with grades in English and at least one subject from

Mathematics or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level.• BTEC National Diploma or Advanced GNVQ or equivalent.

Students who hold other qualifications such as FETAC, HETAC, QCA, BTEC, etc.• If you hold one of these qualifications, you may be eligible to become a

student and gain exemptions. IATI will be happy to give you information aboutyour eligibility in these cases.

These are the minimum standards required of potential students. Many applicantswill have higher grades, and some colleges may apply their own criteria foradmission which may be higher than those set out here.

Mature studentsIf you are 21 years of age or older and have relevant work experience ora recommendation from your employer, you can apply to enrol as a studenton the basis of your age and experience rather than on your educationalbackground. This is often helpful to people who want to return to workafter an absence.

What if I am already working?You can register as a student in the normal way and take your examsusing the services of one of the colleges offering a part-time course.

What if I have not yet started work?You can enrol on a full-time programme leading to IATIʼs exams.Course organisers will be happy to give you advice and informationabout your options.

What if I am already at college?If you are now studying full-time for a nationally-recognised qualification,such as FETAC, HETAC, QCA or BTEC, you can register with IATI as astudent when you have completed your course. You may be eligible forexemptions from certain exam subjects. For further information, pleasesee www.iati.ie

“All age groups are eligible for IATI courses.”

What subjects will I be studying?

The IATI course has two distinct years to cover - First Year and Second Year.The First Year syllabus gives you a common knowledge of business, while SecondYear allows you to build a deeper understanding of more advanced accountingissues. There is also a practical focus on the IT systems that are commonlyused by accountants.

First Year• Financial Accounting I• Taxation I• Law & Ethics• Business Management

By the time you have passed your exams, you will have learned to:• Prepare financial statements• Prepare financial reports and other management information• Compute tax liabilities for companies and individuals• Set up and manage systems for budgets, stock control, cost accounting,

and cash reconciliations• Set up and manage credit control procedures• Use computers effectively in an accounts related environment• Understand the relevance of Marketing, IT, Finance, Law and HR to the

accounting function.

Second Year• Financial Accounting II• Taxation II• Law & Ethics (for 2008/09 only)/

Management Accounting(from 2009/10 onwards)

• Integrated Accounting Systems

Can I get exemptions?

You may apply for exemptions from some or all First Year subjects if youhave previously completed other qualifications such as HETAC, BTEC, etc.Alternatively, if you are now studying for a nationally recognised qualification,you can apply for exemptions and register with IATI as a student when youhave completed your course.

The closing date to apply for exemptions is 3rd October 2008 andapplication forms, along with further information on IATIʼs exemption policy,are available on www.iati.ie

Where can I study?

IATI courses, both full-time and part-time, are available at over 80 collegesthroughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. These currentlyinclude leading private and community colleges, VECs and some Institutesof Technology. A full list is available on www.iati.ie

Correspondence learning is also available to allow students study fromhome using tutorial materials.

“IATI courses available in over 80 colleges.”

Will I have to sit exams?Yes, but you can take the exams at your own pace. You can sit all your subjects fora year together or take them one at a time (within a six year period). Students willbe credited with a pass in individual papers if they obtain 50% or higher. Thisavoids costly repeats. Each paper (excluding Integrated Accounting Systems) lastsfor three hours and you must pass each subject, subject to compensatory rules.

What are the fees?The fees you pay as a student will vary depending on whether your course is full-time or part-time, in a public sector college or with a private institution. College feesare additional to any registration, subscription and examination/exemption fees,which are paid to IATI.

Please note that you must register with IATI and also the college where you intendto study. You can register with IATI from 9th June 2008 until the closing deadline of31st October 2008. (New students who register before 15th August 2008 willreceive a 15% discount on their IATI Student Registration fee).

Many students also choose to attend IATIʼs seminars in preparation for their exams.These seminars supplement existing course work and provide an excellent revisionopportunity or assist you in getting back to studying.

There are three separate seminar sessions – Revision seminars run inJanuary/February, Pre-exam seminars in March/April, and then Summer seminarsin August. This year, discounts are offered for students who wish to attend morethan one seminar.

IATI fees €€ £

First Year Student registration €100* £80*Annual Student subscription €90 £70Examination fee (per subject) €70 £55Exemption fee (per subject) €50** £40**

Second Year Annual Student subscription €90 £70Examination fee (per subject) €70*** £55***Integrated Accounting Systems €120**** £95****

IATI course fees – 2008/09

* New Students who register by 15th August 2008 will receive a 15% discount on the IATI StudentRegistration fee. The normal closing date is 31st October 2008.

** Students may apply for exemptions from First Year subjects at a fee of €50 per subject. First Yearsubjects that have not been granted an exemption will incur an Examination fee of €70 per subject.Please note that exemptions do not apply for Second Year subjects.

*** In Second Year, three of the four subjects incur an Examination fee of €70 per subject. Thesesubjects are Law & Ethics, Financial Accounting II, and Taxation II.

**** The fourth subject, Integrated Accounting Systems, is a practical course and the fee is €120.

IATI fees are effective from 9th June 2008 to 31st May 2009.

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IATI seminar fees – 2008/09†

IATI seminar fees €€ £

1 Seminar @ €100 / £80 per seminar €100 £802 Seminars @ €90 / £70 per seminar €180 £1403 Seminars @ €80 / £65 per seminar €240 £1954 Seminars @ €70 / £55 per seminar €280 £2206 Seminars @ €65 / £50 per seminar €390 £3008 Seminars @ €60 / £45 per seminar €480 £360

† Seminar fees are optional fees for Students who want to attend seminars. Please note that ifStudents are purchasing more than one seminar, they do not have to attend the seminars all at once.For example, a Student who purchases two seminars could chose to attend one seminar during theJanuary/February sitting and another during the March/April sitting. All seminars must be attendedwithin the academic year 2008/09.

Pricing Examples

Pricing example 1• Linda is an incoming First Year Student.

She has an exemption for one subject and issitting exams for the other three subjects inMay 09. She has decided to attend fourseminars in January/February 09. The totalcost to Linda of all these options is €730and is made up of the following elements:• Student registration of €100• Annual Student subscription of €90• Exemption fee of €50• Examination fee of €210 (for three

subjects)• Seminar fee of €280 (for four seminars)

• Linda has two payment options;i. If she prefers, she can pay IATI €730 in

one payment when she registers inOctober 08.

ii. If not, she can decide to pay the seminarfees separately in December 08. This means she would pay IATI €450 inOctober 08 and then €280 for herseminars in December 08.

Pricing example 2• Kevin is an incoming Second Year Student.

He is sitting exams for two subjects in May09 and is also doing Integrated AccountingSystems. He has decided to attend fourseminars, two in January/February 09 andtwo in March/April 09. The total cost toKevin of all these options is €630 and ismade up of the following elements:• Annual Student subscription of €90• Examination fee of €140 (for two

subjects)• Integrated Accounting Systems fee

of €120• Seminar fee of €280 (for four seminars)

• Kevin has two payment options;i. If he prefers, he can pay IATI €630 in one

payment when his Second Year Studentsubscription is due in November 08.

ii. If not, he can decide to pay the seminarfees separately in December 08. Thismeans he would pay IATI €350 inNovember 08 and then €280 for hisseminars in December 08.

Can my employer assist financially?

Yes, many of our students are already in the workplace and a large numberreceive financial support from their employers to sit IATI exams.

Indeed, in the current business environment, more employers are nowencouraging employees to obtain a professional qualification and are making it afocal point in the appraisal process as they recognise the need to have a skilledaccounting workforce.

Many employers will offer help to pay for course, exam and subscription fees andalso allow staff time off to study and take exams.

What student services will IATI provide?

IATI students have an array of support services to assist them in their study andworking life.

• Website: IATIʼs website has a special section dedicated to students includingimportant dates, syllabus materials, past examination papers, seminartimetables, to name but a few.

• Seminars: Exam revision seminars are held three times a year in Dublin,Cork, Galway and Belfast. These very practical workshops are intended tocomplement what students have learned at work and in their studies.

• Placement service: You can also avail of the services of IATIʼs dedicatedplacement service - IATI Recruitment, one of the leading recruitment agenciesfor accounting in Ireland. Please visit www.iatirecruitment.ie for all careeradvice and job opportunities.

• Career advice: IATI Recruitment can also provide advice on CVpreparation and interview techniques, salary surveys, salary negotiation, etc.

• Library facilities: Students can avail of the library facilities in both ourDublin and Belfast offices.

• Exemptions for further studies: Should you decide to continue yourstudies after IATIʼs exams, we can advise you on the substantialexemptions the professional accounting bodies offer IATI students.

What is required for my work experience?

In addition to passing IATIʼs exams, students are required to have at leasttwo years relevant work experience. IATI will recognise any relevantexperience obtained prior, during or after completing the examinations.

The reason for this is, as an IATI member, you will be offering your servicesas a qualified accounting technician so you must actually be able to do thework involved as well as understand the theory behind it.

IATI does not specify the precise experience to be obtained given the varietyof accounting technician roles. Obviously, if you are already working inindustry, commerce, the public sector or private practice while studying foryour qualification, you will be gaining valuable experience for yourself andputting the theory into practice.

What areas should I be gaining experience in?

As a prospective accounting technician, you are encouraged to gain experience in:• Accounting systems management• Budgeting• Cash management• Computer systems• Costing• Credit control• Payroll administration• Preparation of accounts• Purchases accounting• Quality control• Sales accounting• Stock control• Tax returns

Your employer will be able to help you plan your work experience effectively, andIATI will be able to assist with any queries you may have.

“Gain experience in all aspects of accounting.”

Once students have passed IATIʼs exams and obtained two years work experience, theyare eligible for membership of the Institute and to use the letters MIATI.

In order to apply for membership you must complete a record of work experience and amembership application form, both of which must be reviewed and validated by youremployer. Once you have satisfied the membership criteria, you will be invited to becomea fully qualified member of IATI, which entitles you to a range of services and benefits.

What are IATIʼs member benefits?

Members of IATI can avail of a wide range of services. • Industry recognition: Members of IATI are allowed to use the professional

designation "MIATI" after their name, a respected business accreditation valued bymany employers.

• Member development courses: IATI runs a series of leading edge CPD coursesthroughout the year to help you realise your potential, enhance your skills and workmore effectively.

• Career placement and advice: IATI Recruitment, a leading recruitment agency foraccounting in Ireland, has excellent business connections and can help with findingnew jobs, career advancement, salary demands and additional benefits. Please visitwww.iatirecruitment.ie for all career advice and job opportunities.

• Affinity and discount schemes: These include services such as car, house andhealth insurance, hotel discounts, preferential bank rates, pension schemes, andmany others.

• Technical assistance: IATI members can avail of a technical assistance bureau(through the Institute of Chartered Accountants) for any technical, regulatory orethical queries.

How do I become a member of IATI?

• Local societies: Active local networks exist which organise a wide range of socialand educational events for members to network, learn new skills or simply tosocialise.

• Library facilities: Members can avail of the library facilities in both our Dublin andBelfast offices.

• Exemptions for further studies: Should you decide to continue your studies afterIATIʼs exams, we can advise you on the substantial exemptions the professionalaccounting bodies offer IATI members.

To join IATI, members are required to pay an annual membership subscription of €150 /£120 plus a once off application fee of €150 / £120. Further details about becoming anIATI member, including application forms, are available on www.iati.ie

So what can IATI members do after qualifying?

In 2007, 60% of IATIʼs fully-qualified accounting technicians took up key roles inaccounting practices and in industry. These covered a broad range of finance roles inmany types of organisations across different sectors from private industry to local andcentral government.

The remaining 40% went onto further study and used the IATI qualification as a steppingstone into other professional accounting and taxation bodies. For instance, many IATIgraduates pursue further accounting studies with bodies such as the Institute ofChartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI), the Association of Chartered CertifiedAccountants (ACCA), the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CPA), or the CharteredInstitute of Management Accountants (CIMA). All these bodies offer IATI graduatessignificant exemptions for taking their exams and further information is available onwww.iati.ie

How do I Register?If you like what you have read so far, and you want to find out more about becoming anaccounting technician, then please feel free to contact us for further information.

We will be happy to explain whether or not you qualify for any exemptions in relation toIATIʼs exams and to guide you through the attached Student Registration Form and anyfurther information you might need. We can also advise you on your nearest educationcentre and on the course of study that is right for you.

So what are you waiting for? Take the first steps to a rewarding career as an accountingtechnician. After that, how far you go is up to you!

What dates do I need to be aware of?*2008June – September College course registration9th June – 31st October IATI Student registration 3rd October Closing date to apply for exemptionsSeptember – October College lectures commence19th December Closing date to book Revision seminars

200917th January – 1st March Revision seminars (Sat/Sun only)2nd February Closing date to book Pre-exam seminars 2nd March Closing date to apply to sit Summer exams28th March – 26th April Pre-exam seminars (Sat/Sun only)18th – 22nd May Examination week (Summer)10th July Publication of Summer exam results17th July Closing date to apply to sit Autumn exams8th – 16th August Summer seminars (Sat/Sun only)17th – 21st August Examination week (Autumn)2nd October Publication of Autumn exam results

*Dates are subject to change

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A career you can count onAccounting Technician

Institute of AccountingTechnicians in IrelandDublinBurlington HouseBurlington RoadDublin 4Contact: Naomi McGrathTel: 01 637 7247Fax: 01 637 7357

BelfastThe Linenhall32-38 Linenhall StreetBelfast BT2 8BGContact: Mary ArmstrongTel: 028 90 321 600Fax: 028 90 23 0071

Email: [email protected]: www.iati.ie

IATI Forms

IATI Student Registration Form 2008/09Instructions1. Please note that if you registered with IATI in a previous year YOU DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT THIS FORM.2. Before filling in this form, you should read the IATI brochure very carefully.3. Please use BLOCK LETTERS throughout.4. Educational Qualifications – you must attach a copy of relevant certificates if you are under 21 years of age.

Check entry requirements in the brochure.THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31st OCTOBER 2008 (Late closing date is 5th December 2008 –Late application fee applies. Applications will not be accepted after the late closing date.)

1. Personal Data (Please complete both Home and Employer contact details)Mr■■ Ms ■■ Mrs ■■ Date of Birth Male ■■ Female ■■Surname First namesHome Address

County PostcodeTelephone No: (Home) (Mobile)Employer Name and Address

County Postcode Telephone No: (Office) Job title:

My correspondence to be sent to: Home Address ■■ Employer Address ■■Please note that we will be communicating with our students via Email. Therefore, it is essential you provide us with a valid email address.Email

2. Educational Qualifications All those under the age of 21 years must enclose certified copies of educational certificates.■■ School Certificate: Leaving Certificate OR ■■ Advanced Level or Advanced Subsidiary Level

Year Certificate No. Year Certificate No. ■■ Mature Student ■■ ICAI Direct Entry Route (N.B. you must also complete the ICAI registration formalities)

3. College you are attending for IATI Course Name of College LocationIs your course: Full-Time ■■ Part-Time ■■ Correspondence ■■

4. IATI Where did you first learn about Accounting Technicians?Careers Teacher ■■ Local College ■■ Employer ■■ Family, friends etc. ■■ Advert ■■ Internet ■■Advert in (please specify) Other (please specify)

5. Present Occupation Please tick the appropriate boxes:■ I am employed in a finance related area ■ I am employed but not working in a finance related job■ I am self employed ■ I am a mature student going back to work■ I have come straight from secondary school ■ I am engaged in full-time studyOther (Please specify) Please tick the nature of business in which you are employed. Industry ■ Public Sector ■ Practice ■ Other (please specify)Number of employees in the company: 1-10 ■ 11-50 ■ 51-100 ■ 101-500 ■ 500 + ■

6. Fees - 2008/09 € £ € £

First Year Student registration €100 * £80 * Second Year Annual Student subscription €90 £70 Annual Student subscription €90 £70 Examination fee (per subject) €70 *** £55 ***Examination fee (per subject) €70 £55 Integrated Accounting Systems €120 **** £95 ****Exemption fee (per subject) €50 ** £40 ** Late application fee €70 £55

* New Students who register by 15th August 2008 will receive a 15% discount on the IATI Student Registration fee. The normal closing date is 31st October 2008.** Students may apply for exemptions from First Year subjects at a fee of €50 per subject. First Year subjects that have not been granted an exemption will incur

an Examination fee of €70 per subject. Please note that exemptions do not apply for Second Year subjects.*** In Second Year, three of the four subjects incur an Examination fee of €70 per subject. These subjects are Law & Ethics, Financial Accounting II, and Taxation II. **** The fourth subject, Integrated Accounting Systems, is a practical course and the fee is €120.IATI fees are effective from 9th June 2008 to 31st May 2009.

7. Declaration I hereby make application for registration as a student of The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland. I undertake, if registered and so long as I remain so, to observe and abide by the rules and regulations of IATI. I declare that the information given in this form is correct. This is my first application for registration as a student.I abide by the IATI regulations that I must complete a recognised IATI course before presenting for examination.I have read the information brochure published by IATI and accept that the passing of the Second Year Examination does not carry with it the right to admission tomembership unless the other conditions for membership are also satisfied.Enclosed are the certified copies of the certificates specified in Section 2 of the Student Registration Form, together with payment. I wish to study for the IATI exami-nations and to present myself for examination for the first time in Summer 200__ (complete as applicable).I AM AWARE THAT A SEPARATE EXAMINATION APPLICATION FORM AND FEE MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED.Signed Date

8. Checklist for Applications To avoid delay in processing your registration, please ensure you enclose with this form all of the necessary documentation. The followingchecklist will assist you. Please check that you have completed the form correctly and included the appropriate enclosures. Then tick the appro-priate boxes below.■ Sections 1-8 of the Student Registration Form have been completed.In addition, I am also enclosing:■ Certified copies of my educational/professional certificates.

These must be included if you are under 21 years of age.■ Student Registration fee of €100 / £80 and Annual Student Subscription of €90 / £70

New Students who register by 15th August 2008 will receive a 15% discount on the IATI Student registration fee. The normal closing date is 31st October 2008.

■ Late application fee of €70 / £55 (if applicable). ■ Examination Application Form and Examination fee for subjects at €70 / £55 per subject.■ Exemption fee for subjects at €50 / £40 per subject (if applicable).

A copy of the Exemption letter you received from IATI must accompany your application.■ Seminar Booking form and Seminar fee for seminars.

Total Payment

9. Payment Details I wish to pay by: ■ Postal order ■ Bank draft ■ Cheque ■ Credit/debit card(PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH)If you wish to pay by credit/debit card please fill in your information below:■ Visa ■ Master Card ■ Laser ■ Delta ■ JCB ■ ElectronPlease note that there is an additional charge of €2.50 / £1.65 per booking for payment by credit cardPlease charge the payment of € /£ to my account.CREDIT CARD NO. SECURITY NO.CREDIT CARD EXPIRY DATECARDHOLDER NAMECARDHOLDER SIGNATURE Please send Student Registration form to: Naomi McGrath, Student Services Department, The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland,Burlington House, Burlington Road, Dublin 4Enquiries: Tel: (01) 637 7247 Email: [email protected] which are incomplete or do not have the relevant educational/professional certificates attached will be returned to the applicant.

10. Student Card If you wish to receive a student card from IATI, please affix a passport sized photograph of yourself to your application and sign in the boxbelow. IATI will complete and return the card to you.

Signed:

Acknowledgement Slip To be completed by the student. Please fill in your name and postal address in BLOCK CAPITAL letters.

This acknowledgement slip is in relation to receipt of the STUDENT REGISTRATION, EXAMINATION APPLICATION, and SEMINARBOOKING forms. If this slip has not been returned to you within 10 days, please contact IATI immediately.

Date: The Institute of Accounting Technicians in IrelandIATI acknowledges receipt of your Student Registration, Examination Application, and Seminar Booking forms for the forthcoming academicyear 2008/09. Details of your Student Registration number and examination details will be forwarded in due course.The acknowledgement is in relation to receipt of the forms ONLY. It is not intended to imply that the forms or the fees submitted are correct orthat the student concerned is eligible to sit for IATIʼs Examinations.

Office Use onlyStudent Registration Number:

■■ Student Registration Form■■ Examination Application Form■■ Seminar Booking Form

5. Present OccupationPlease tick the appropriate boxes:■■ I am employed in a finance related area ■■ I am employed but not working in a finance related job■■ I am self employed ■■ I am a mature student going back to work■■ I have come straight from secondary school ■■ I am engaged in full-time studyOther (Please specify)Please tick the nature of business in which you are employed. Industry■■ Public Sector■■ Practice■■ Other (please specify)Number of employees in the company: 1-10■■ 11-50■■ 51-100■■ 101-500■■ 500 +■■

6. Fees - 2008/09€ £ € £

First Year Student registration €100 * £80 * Second Year Annual Student subscription €90 £70Annual Student subscription €90 £70 Examination fee (per subject) €70 *** £55 ***Examination fee (per subject) €70 £55 Integrated Accounting Systems €120 **** £95 ****Exemption fee (per subject) €50 ** £40 **Late application fee €70 £55

* New Students who register by 15th August 2008 will receive a 15% discount on the IATI Student Registration fee. The normal closing date is 31st October 2008.** Students may apply for exemptions from First Year subjects at a fee of €50 per subject. First Year subjects that have not been granted an exemption will incur

an Examination fee of €70 per subject. Please note that exemptions do not apply for Second Year subjects.*** In Second Year, three of the four subjects incur an Examination fee of €70 per subject. These subjects are Law & Ethics, Financial Accounting II, and Taxation II.**** The fourth subject, Integrated Accounting Systems, is a practical course and the fee is €120.IATI fees are effective from 9th June 2008 to 31st May 2009.

7. DeclarationI hereby make application for registration as a student of The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland. I undertake, if registered and so long as I remain so,to observe and abide by the rules and regulations of IATI. I declare that the information given in this form is correct. This is my first application for registration asa student.I abide by the IATI regulations that I must complete a recognised IATI course before presenting for examination.I have read the information brochure published by IATI and accept that the passing of the Second Year Examination does not carry with it the right to admission tomembership unless the other conditions for membership are also satisfied.Enclosed are the certified copies of the certificates specified in Section 2 of the Student Registration Form, together with payment. I wish to study for the IATIexaminations and to present myself for examination for the first time in Summer 200__ (complete as applicable).I AM AWARE THAT A SEPARATE EXAMINATION APPLICATION FORM AND FEE MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED.Signed Date

8. Checklist for ApplicationsTo avoid delay in processing your registration, please ensure you enclose with this form all of the necessary documentation. The followingchecklist will assist you. Please check that you have completed the form correctly and included the appropriate enclosures. Then tick theappropriate boxes below.■■ Sections 1-8 of the Student Registration Form have been completed.In addition, I am also enclosing:■■ Certified copies of my educational/professional certificates.These must be included if you are under 21 years of age.

■■ Student Registration fee of €100 / £80 and Annual Student Subscription of €90 / £70New Students who register by 15th August 2008 will receive a 15% discount on the IATI Student registration fee.The normal closing date is 31st October 2008.

■■ Late application fee of €70 / £55 (if applicable).■■ Examination Application Form and Examination fee for subjects at €70 / £55 per subject.■■ Exemption fee for subjects at €50 / £40 per subject (if applicable).A copy of the Exemption letter you received from IATI must accompany your application.

■■ Seminar Booking form and Seminar fee for seminars.Total Payment

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9. Payment DetailsI wish to pay by: ■■ Postal order ■■ Bank draft ■■ Cheque ■■ Credit/debit card(PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH)If you wish to pay by credit/debit card please fill in your information below:■■ Visa ■■ Master Card ■■ Laser ■■ Delta ■■ JCB ■■ ElectronPlease note that there is an additional charge of €2.50 / £1.65 per booking for payment by credit cardPlease charge the payment of € /£ to my account.CREDIT CARD NO. SECURITY NO.CREDIT CARD EXPIRY DATECARDHOLDER NAMECARDHOLDER SIGNATUREPlease send Student Registration form to:Naomi McGrath, Student Services Department, The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland,Burlington House, Burlington Road, Dublin 4Enquiries: Tel: (01) 637 7247 Email: [email protected] which are incomplete or do not have the relevant educational/professional certificates attached will be returned tothe applicant.

10. Student CardIf you wish to receive a student card from IATI, please affix a passport sized photograph of yourself to your application and sign in the boxbelow. IATI will complete and return the card to you.

Signed:

Acknowledgement SlipTo be completed by the student. Please fill in your name and postal address in BLOCK CAPITAL letters.

This acknowledgement slip is in relation to receipt of the STUDENT REGISTRATION, EXAMINATION APPLICATION, and SEMINARBOOKING forms. If this slip has not been returned to you within 10 days, please contact IATI immediately.

Date:The Institute of Accounting Technicians in IrelandIATI acknowledges receipt of your Student Registration, Examination Application, and Seminar Booking forms for the forthcoming academicyear 2008/09.Details of your Student Registration number and examination details will be forwarded in due course.The acknowledgement is in relation to receipt of the forms ONLY. It is not intended to imply that the forms or the fees submitted are correct orthat the student concerned is eligible to sit for IATIʼs Examinations.

IATI Examination Application FormPLEASE READ EVERY PART OF THIS FORM CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU COMPLETE IT.Applications will NOT be accepted without the applicantʼs signature and payment.

1. Personal Details (PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS)Student Registration Number (if known):Name: Daytime Phone:Address:

Email Address:College / Course you are attending:■■ Part-time student ■■ Full-time student ■■ Repeat student

2. My Preferred Examination Centre (tick one only):■■ Athlone ■■ Ballymena ■■ Belfast ■■ Carlow ■■ Castlebar ■■ Cavan ■■ Cork ■■ Derry ■■ Dublin■■ Dundalk ■■ Enniskillen ■■ Galway ■■ Kildare ■■ Letterkenny ■■ Limerick ■■ Omagh ■■ Sligo ■■ Tralee■■ Waterford My second choice examination centre is

3. I wish to sit the following Summer 2009 exam(s)First Year Subjects (previously known as Foundation Level)■■ Financial Accounting I (19th May 2009) ■■ Business Management (20th May 2009) ■■ Law & Ethics (22nd May 2009)■■ Taxation I [ROI students] (21st May 2009) ■■ Taxation I [NI students] (21st May 2009) ■■ Management Accounting (22nd May 2009)

(Repeat students only)Second Year Subjects (previously known as Admission Level)New syllabus Old syllabus ■■ Financial Accounting II (18th May 2009) ■■ Accounts II (18th May 2009)■■ Taxation II [ROI students] (19th May 2009) ■■ Taxation II [ROI students] (19th May 2009)■■ Taxation II [NI students] (19th May 2009) ■■ Taxation II [NI students] (19th May 2009) ■■ Law & Ethics (22nd May 2009) ■■ Costing & Budgeting (20th May 2009)

■■ IT in Business (21st May 2009)■■ Company Law (22nd May 2009)

In total, I wish to sit exams. The Examination fees are €70 / £55 per subject. Total PaymentPlease include the Examination Application form and the appropriate Examination fees when returning your Student Registration form.

Declaration I hereby apply to sit for the examination(s) specified above and agree to be bound by the Examination regulations as stated on www.iati.ie Signature Date

€ /£

IATI Seminar Booking FormIATI organises a series of one-day seminars for students preparing for exams. These take place three times a year and are held in fourlocations - Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast. Seminars are run on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm each day with an hour breakfrom 1pm to 2pm. Places on each of the seminars are limited, so bookings will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. A 100% cancellationfee applies if a seminar is not cancelled one week prior to the commencement date of the seminar. An administration fee of €25 / £20 will becharged on all refunds. The closing date is 19th December 2008 for Revision seminars and 2nd February 2009 for Pre-exam seminars.IATI seminar fees – 2008/09† € £1 Seminar @ €100 / £80 per seminar €100 £802 Seminars @ €90 / £70 per seminar €180 £1403 Seminars @ €80 / £65 per seminar €240 £1954 Seminars @ €70 / £55 per seminar €280 £2206 Seminars @ €65 / £50 per seminar €390 £3008 Seminars @ €60 / £45 per seminar €480 £360

Personal Details (PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS)Student Registration Number (if known):Name: Daytime Phone:Address:

Email Address:College / Course you are attending:

I wish to attend the following centre:■■ DUBLIN (University College Dublin) ■■ CORK (Silver Springs Moran Hotel)■■ GALWAY (GMIT) ■■ BELFAST (Stranmillis University College)I wish to attend the following seminar/s:Please note that different subject material is covered in Revision and Pre-exam seminars. The individual dates for each seminar in the four cen-tres are available from www.iati.ie

Revision seminars Pre-exam seminars17th January – 1st March 2009 (Sat/Sun only) 28th March – 26th April 2009 (Sat/Sun only)First Year (previously known as Foundation Level) First Year (previously known as Foundation Level)■■ Financial Accounting I ■■ Law & Ethics ■■ Financial Accounting I ■■ Law & Ethics■■ Business Management ■■ Taxation I ■■ Business Management ■■ Taxation ISecond Year (previously known as Admission Level) Second Year (previously known as Admission Level)■■ Financial Accounting II ■■ Taxation II ■■ Financial Accounting II ■■ Taxation II■■ Law & Ethics ■■ Law & Ethics

In total, I wish to book seminars (please insert number)

Payment Details I wish to pay by: ■■ Postal order ■■ Bank draft ■■ Cheque ■■ Credit/debit card(PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH)If you wish to pay by credit/debit card please fill in your information below:■■ Visa ■■ Master Card ■■ Laser ■■ Delta ■■ JCB ■■ ElectronPlease note that there is an additional charge of €2.50 / £1.65 per booking for payment by credit cardPlease charge the payment of € /£ to my account.CREDIT CARD NO. SECURITY NO.CARDHOLDER NAME CREDIT CARD EXPIRY DATECARDHOLDER SIGNATURE

† Seminar fees are optional fees for Students who want to attend semi-nars. Please note that if a Student is purchasing more than one semi-nar, they do not have to attend the seminars all at once. For example,a Student who purchases two seminars could chose to attend oneseminar during the January/February sitting and another during theMarch/April sitting. All seminars must be attended within the academic year 2008/09.