Finance courses in Ireland

Become an AAT Qualified Accounting Technician! Fast track your accounting career with The Career Academy. This Program is unique to The Career Academy and specifically designed for those working or who have worked in an entry through to intermediate level accounting role, who wish to gain a formal qualification and recognition of their experience. AAT is the world’s…

Gain a recognised bookkeeping qualification and gain membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians!   Fast track your bookkeeping career with The Career Academy. This Program is unique to The Career Academy and specifically designed for those looking to kickstart their bookkeeping career or formalize an existing set of skills. AAT is the world’s leading professional body for…

Become a Certified Accounts Administrator and gain membership to the Association of Accounting Technicians!   Fast track your Accounts Administration and Payroll career. This Program is unique to The Career Academy and specifically designed for those looking to begin their Accounts Administration career. AAT is the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians, with over 140,000 members.…

A robust system of recording transactions is the means by which we can ensure that all financial data is captured and that the final accounts can be relied upon and fully reflect all that has happened in any organisation. Double entry bookkeeping is a widely used system of recording transactions and provides the basis for…

Designed for anyone new to the world of finance who would like to gain a rewarding career as a Bookkeeper, Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant. This diploma offers full accounting training across a range of core subjects including manual and Sage computerised bookkeeping plus Sage payroll skills, Understanding Business Accounts in Ireland, Costing & Pricing together…

The expectations and obligations on audit committees continue to evolve in response to governance developments and the need for Boards and governing bodies to demonstrate that they are adhering to relevant audit, assurance and risk management requirements. The Audit committee charter will set out the duties of the Committee in areas such as internal control,…

In this one-day programme Professor Liam Delaney, SIRE Professor of Economics at the University of Stirling, examines how people make decisions and why it matters for shaping public policy.

In this one-day programme Professor Liam Delaney, SIRE Professor of Economics at the University of Stirling, examines how consumers make decisions and why it matters for financial services.

Our bookkeeping training is covered by eight lessons and unlike some bookkeeping courses, our flexible, self-study methods mean you’re in charge of your progress. The bookkeeping course leaves you with a handy workbook as a reference guide. The course covers, among many other aspects of manual bookkeeping, the double entry system, the basics of VAT,…

If you would like to work as a bookkeeper, accounts assistant or need to keep accounting records in your own business this course, along with the other modules, will teach you everything you need to know to be confident in your role. This course is the second module designed to further your bookkeeping level 2…

The bookkeeping – module 3 course is the third module designed to further your bookkeeping studies using the double entry system so you can keep accurate bookkeeping records. And, unlike other bookkeeping courses, this one puts the renowned Pitman Training name on your CV as proof of your skills. Module 3 covers using the journal…

This course is for anyone who collects accounts. It examines the special skills required to adopt a credit control policy that achieves results without damaging relationships.

The aim of the Certificate in Audit Skills (CAS) is to develop the skills and knowledge of public sector internal auditors in order to carry out effective audits and make a greater contribution to the governance of their organisations. The Certificate is an issues-based course focused on skills enhancement to meet the ever-changing needs of…

The aim of the Certificate in Finance is to introduce the basic principles of finance and provide a solid grounding across the discipline. The course will incorporate the financial reporting function, which deals with recording transactions and making payments, through management accounting, which derives costs, develops budgets and reports on differences between actual expenditure and…

The Certificate in International Public Financial Management consists of two modules: Management Accounting and Financial Accounting. The Management Accounting module provides an introduction to the principles of costing and budgeting and their use in providing information to support management decision making. The skills and knowledge that students develop in this module are crucial in performing…

The Certificate in Public Procurement is a comprehensive introduction to public procurement and focuses on best practice procurement in the public sector and the achievement of value for money within the context of Irish and European Union legislation. The course provides comprehensive detail on all aspects of the procurement process to professionals seeking to enhance…

Public bodies and many other organisations in receipt of public support must insure that their corporate governance frameworks are of a best practice standard and that they are in compliance with specified corporate governance codes. This course will give insights into the principles on which codes are based, provide an overview of the key issues…

Did you know? 25% of people have bad credit or overdue bills. Thats 1 in 4 people! Collection of overdue accounts is a common problem for many businesses in Ireland. In this regard, each business should consider whether it is doing everything it can to ensure that its customers are paying on time. Our Credit…

Did you know? 25% of people have bad credit or overdue bills. Thats 1 in 4 people! Collection of overdue accounts is a common problem for many businesses in Ireland. In this regard, each business should consider whether it is doing everything it can to ensure that its customers are paying on time. Our Credit…

When it comes down to confidentiality, your personal business is private, and if you dont want people knowing your business, they simply cant get the information. Everyone has strong rights when it comes to the data that is held on them thanks to the Data Protection Acts. This course explains what is expected of people…

This Debt Collection Course gives staff the skills needed to collect outstanding debt in a firm but professional manner, ensuring prompt payment.

This course has been designed to balance good customer service with good debt collection. The course focuses on good communications and negotiation skills while dealing with the common problem of overdue accounts. We will show you the best collection techniques and how to be firm and effective in your approach. By the end of this…

The aim of the Diploma in Finance is to extend and deepen the understanding gained at the Certificate in Finance level. This will involve a more in-depth treatment of the key topic areas in finance and their applicability in practice.

This part-time programme – the first course of its kind in Ireland – examines the economics of healthcare provision. There is a palpable need among those interested in healthcare in Ireland to understand the economic rationale behind the allocation of resources in this vital sector. To meet this need, the Diploma explores the fundamentals of…

The Diploma in Public Procurement is an advanced programme which caters for the needs of decision makers by equipping them with the skills to design and implement strategic initiatives ensuring they position and resource their procurement activity appropriately.

Whether you’re looking to gain some bookkeeping abilities for work or for your own use, this is a fast-track bookkeeping programme for people with an aptitude for figures keen to gain essential business finance experience. nlike some courses, ours gives you all the time-management benefits of flexibility to suit your work or home life. You…

Finance for Non-Financial Managers within the Public Sector is intended to provide an overview of the main aspects of finance confronting an increasing number of individuals in public service organisations. Devolved financial management responsibilities have led to a redefinition of many roles and the establishment of many budget holders. This has led to an increased…

This finance for non financial managers training course is aimed at new and middle managers who may be given financial targets and budgets but not the tools to manage the financial resources. It would also suit people whose job includes significant financial content e.g. budget holders in large organisations who would like to be more…

This course is designed to equip non financial participants with the understanding of the importance of good financial management and practices for business and to read financial accounts with confidence.

This in Company Financial Awareness Course will give participants some of the practical tools used by modern organisations to understand their true financial position.

Sales professionals know that highly tuned sales and people skills alone do not guarantee success. You need an understanding of the make up and importance of cost structures and pricing of your business and your customers business in order to present persuasive proposals and to negotiate wisely and with confidence. Mastering this means you can…

This programme defines the jargon so that you can take control, ask your accountants the right questions and improve profitability. Youll leave with a clear understanding of how to use financial and management accounting techniques to improve your companys fortunes.

The environment has been described as the next competitive edge, and is playing a key role in the strategies of proactive, forward-looking companies. An Environmental Management System (EMS) provides organisations with a framework to systematically evaluate, manage and minimise the environmental impacts of its activities. An effective EMS can help to increase sales, reduce costs,…

For many organisations within the automotive supply chain it is virtually mandatory that they meet the requirements of ISO/TS 16949 2009. This standard, which has been prepared jointly by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and representatives of ISO technical committee TC 176, incorporates the requirements of the former QS-9000, VDA 6.1, and will meet…

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. Many laboratories have adopted the ISO 17025 Quality Management System standard. A fundamental element of all Quality Management System standards is the measurement of system & process performance using a process based approach. The method for determining this is to conduct internal audits. Trained auditors must…

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. In particular, the FDA cGMPs for Pharmaceutical Products require that an organisation conduct internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of its quality system. EU GMP requirements expect that companies conduct self inspections. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. In particular, the FDA cGMPs for Pharmaceutical Products require that an organisation conduct internal quality audit to determine the effectiveness of its quality system. EU GMP requirements expect that companies conduct self-inspections. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. In particular, ISO 13485 and the FDA Quality System Regulation for Medical Devices require that an organisation conducts internal quality audits to determine the effectiveness of its quality system. Trained auditors must carry out these audits.

Internal auditing is fundamental to any quality improvement initiative. Many hospital laboratories have adopted the ISO 15189 Quality Management System standard. A fundamental element of all Quality Management System standards is the measurement of system & process performance using a process based approach. The method for determining this is to conduct internal audits. Trained auditors…

The Introduction to Internal Audit is a four-day programme, delivered over two modules. The course explores the role of the Internal Auditor, the audit process and the relationship of the internal auditor with management, the audit committee and external audit. The course is very participative with a high emphasis on the theoretical and practical aspects…