Accounting Technicians Ireland
| Industry | Accountancy and finance |
|---|---|
| Founded | [IRL] (1983) |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland |
| Members | 4,500 |
| Website | www |
Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI) is a professional body for Accounting Technicians on the island of Ireland. They have over 10,000 members and students in the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland.
The organisation was established in 1983 by representatives of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) and the Irish Institute of Accounting Technicians (IIAT). Accounting Technicians Ireland was originally called The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland.
The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification combines professional exams with practical work experience. The Accounting Technicians Ireland diploma is divided into two parts, each of which is a qualification in its own right:
As members of the Accounting Technicians Ireland body, individuals are entitled to use the letters MIATI after their name. After eight years members may be eligible to apply for fellow membership. Fellow members use the designation FIATI after their name. Other professional accountancy bodies recognise the qualification and offer exemptions from their examination to Accounting Technicians Ireland graduates.
Accounting Technicians Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation. They are a partner body of Chartered Accountants Ireland and an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). They have offices in Dublin and Belfast and links with local networks throughout Ireland.
Accounting Technicians Ireland is the trading name for the Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland Limited.
IATI shares premises with ICAI, shortly thereafter moves to Pembroke Road. Noel Stewart is appointed IATI chairman, a post which he held for five years
IATI changes its constitution at AGM, to allow members to offer bookkeeping and non-regulated services to the public.
IATI successfully applies for ISO 9001:2000 accreditation – the first accounting body of its kind in Ireland to gain this distinction.
The first phase of the new syllabus and self-production of manuals is launched.
IATI celebrates its 25th anniversary and surpasses 5,000 members for the first time.
Accounting Technicians Ireland relocates headquarters to new premises on Pearse Street with partners Chartered Accountants Ireland. The Accounting Technicians Professional Education programme is launched. For the first time students can study directly with Accounting Technicians Ireland.
The new class of fellow membership is launched for more experienced members.
Accounting Technicians Ireland is managed and operated by a board of directors and 21 executive staff. The Board is responsible for managing the business of the organisation and for implementing a strategic vision.
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