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Certificate in Introductory Accounting and Technology

Certificate in Introductory Accounting and Technology

Overview

For the December 2020 intake, this course will be offered with funding from the Irish government. You may qualify to enrol for free.

The combination of modules will provide learners with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the role of accounting within an organisation whilst fostering an appreciation of the financial reporting process and the analysis of financial statements. It outlines the vital role of providing the various stakeholders with quantitative financial information which can be used in making business and investment decisions. The learners also gain practical skills in accounting software and develop their analytical skills. Software applications are the basic tools in accountancy and finance today across all industries. 

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Why Study Accounting and Technology at Griffith?

  • The programme is delivered using industry standard accounting software resources enabling the integration of the learners’ experience to the digital workplace.
  • Equips learners with knowledge and transferable skills essential to jump start or progress in your career
  • Progression options available to degree level courses
  • Delivered by experienced lecturers 
  • Live-streamed classes 
  • Classes will also be recorded and made available on the Student Portal 

Course Highlights

  • Develop practical skills in the most common office applications such as MS Excel as the industry standard to manage financial data.
  • Gain knowledge on how to prepare financial statements for sole traders in accordance with international standards. 
  • It provides the learner with the means to conduct financial analysis, measure performance and efficiency.
  • Apply skills to solve business problems and make business decisions

About the Certificate

Learners who complete this programme are awarded a Certificate in Introductory Accounting and Technology from Griffith College. They also receive a transcript of results detailing their attainment in the component modules on the related QQI validated programmes.As a bespoke certificate, with modules drawn from separate programmes, the Certificate does not lead to a separate award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

 

Intake Dates

Our intake for this course commences December 2020.