2013 Blended Learning Programme

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1 2013 Blended Learning Programme

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3 What is KnowledgePoint? KnowledgePoint is the blended learning programme dedicated and tailored to Accounting Technicians Ireland students which offers supplementary learning supports in key course areas. It brings together the best of both face-to-face and online learning at affordable prices. You can access KnowledgePoint services through the TouchPoint portal and you will have a choice of two learning approaches: Online Tutorials Workshops (both live and recorded) Online Tutorials There are a total of 69 Online Tutorials available, covering a range of key topics. Online Tutorials are anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour in duration and viewing them is virtually the same as being in the room with the lecturer. Keeping pace is easy because video, audio and slides are all synchronised in real-time. In addition, you can download the expertly produced notes which accompany each topic. Workshops Workshops will take place in March and April 2013 and are half day classroom based sessions. They are designed to help you develop an in-depth understanding of key course topics. Workshops give you the option to attend a face-to-face session and learn from the experts. In addition, you also receive the recorded version of the Workshop after the session, allowing you to review the material as often you like in the run up to your exams. 1

4 Why use KnowledgePoint learning supports? Once you purchase Online Tutorials you can use them as often as you like up to the 31st August Online Tutorials offer: Unlimited access to study notes which accompany the video An in-depth look at key aspects of the course A practical and flexible way to learn When you attend classes it can sometimes be difficult to remember everything that s covered. Workshops provide you with a variety of additional resources to make sure you don t miss a thing. When you book a Workshop you get: Your place at the Workshop A set of high quality detailed notes The PowerPoint presentation A video recording of the Workshop available after the event 5 Reasons to attend Workshops Best of both face-to-face and online learning learn in the Workshop and review the material online as often as you like. Exam focus get hints and tips on exam preparation and strategy. Expert lecturers learn from leading professionals and take home their comprehensive notes. Questions & Answer session take the opportunity to get answers from the experts to all your questions. Hands on approach our lecturers use practical interactive learning activities so you get the most out of your workshop. How much does it cost? KnowledgePoint supports are priced with students' budgets in mind. Online Tutorials cost from 9.99/ 8.50 to 12.99/ and Workshops are just 29.99/ Once you purchase an Online Tutorial or Workshop you have unlimited access to watch it until the 31st August

5 Online Tutorials First Year Financial Accounting Double Entry Book-keeping Non-Current Assets Financial Accounting Inventory Irrecoverable Debts & Allowances for Receivables Accruals & Prepayments Not-for-Profit Organisations Business Management Understanding the Business Environment Understanding the role and functions of Management Planning as a Business Function Marketing as a Business Function Motivation Leadership Law & Ethics Republic of Ireland Consumer Law Employment Law Classification of Law and the Structure of the Courts Tort and the Law of Negligence Disciplinary Process and Corporate Governance Corporate Offences Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Legal System Employment Law Employment Law: Redundancy Consumer Law The Law of Tort Company Law Corporate Offences Taxation Republic of Ireland Overview of Tax Bands, Credits and Allowances Taxation of Married Couples Schedule E including Benefits-in-Kind Income Tax Schedule D Case I/II Commencement and Cessation Rules PAYE System Value Added Tax Northern Ireland Computation of Income Tax Liability Calculation of Assessable Benefits in Kind Taxing Income From Self Employment Basis Periods VAT: Partial Exemptions 3

6 Second Year Advanced Financial Accounting Manufacturing Accounts Company Financial Statements IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants Financial Regulation IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities & Contingent Assets Integrated Accounting Systems Administration of Monthly Payroll Sales & Purchases The Cash Book and Period End Adjustments Customers and Suppliers Bank Module and Period End Adjustments Advanced Taxation Republic of Ireland Overview of Income Tax Computation Taxation of Married Couples Capital Allowances Tax Losses Capital Gains Value Added Tax Northern Ireland Capital Gains Tax Reliefs Capital Allowances Loss Relief Corporation Tax Chargeable Gains VAT: Partial Exemption Management Accounting The Nature and Purpose of Management Accounting Overhead Costing Inventory / Stock Budgetary Planning & Control Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Relevant Costs for Decision Making 4

7 2013 Workshop Timetable First Year Venue: National College of Ireland (NCI), Mayor St., Dublin 1 Time 9th March 23rd March 6th April 13th April 9.30am to 1.00pm Taxation (ROI) Income Tax Computations Financial Accounting Income Statements, Statements of Financial Positions, Adjustments Law & Ethics (ROI) Company Law Business Management Finance 2.00pm to 5.30pm Law & Ethics (ROI) Contract Law Business Management The Foundation of Business, Management and Ethics Taxation (ROI) Past Papers Q&A (VAT, PAYE, PRSI) Financial Accounting Correction of Errors and Suspense Accounts Second Year Venue: National College of Ireland (NCI), Mayor St., Dublin 1 Time 23rd March 6th April 13th April 9.30am to 1.00pm Advanced Financial Accounting Statement of Cash Flow, Working Capital, Interests and Dividends Advanced Financial Accounting Ratios and Double Entry Management Accounting Standard Costing 2.00pm to 5.30pm Management Accounting Costing Systems Advanced Taxation (ROI) Advanced Income Tax Computations, Income Tax Losses & Capital Allowances Advanced Taxation (ROI) Corporation Tax 5

8 First Year Workshops Financial Accounting Income Statements, Statements of Financial Positions, Adjustments 23rd March 9.30am to 1.00pm This Workshop will help you get to grips with key course areas, including the preparation of income statements and statements of financial position, as well as how to deal with related adjustments to these statements. Niall Cribben Correction of Errors and Suspense Accounts 13th April 2.00pm to 5.30pm You will gain in-depth knowledge of the essentials of suspense accounts and how to deal with correction of errors, while focusing on examination technique, and how to structure answers in this interactive session. Taxation (ROI) Income Tax Computations 9th March 9.30am to 1.00pm In this Workshop you will review exam style questions for income tax computations, including Case I/II, BIK calculations, pension relief calculation, married couples, and adjustment to profits for the calculation of Schedule D Case I/II income. Yann Harrison VAT and PAYE 6th April 2.00pm to 5.30pm This Workshop will focus on VAT and PAYE calculations and help you get to grips with exam style questions for both of these two major topics. 6

9 Business Management The Foundation of Business, Management and Ethics 23rd March 2.00pm to 5.30pm You will cover 3 core elements of the Business Management syllabus in this Workshop - business, management and ethics. This session will help you achieve a deeper understanding of PESTLE & SWOT analysis and major management theories. Austin Duke Finance 13th April 9.30am to 1.00pm Gain a higher level of understanding of the Finance area of the syllabus, including sources of finance, budgeting, interpretation of financial statements and get tips on exam technique and preparation in this hands-on Workshop. Law & Ethics (ROI) Contract Law 9th March 2.00pm to 5.30pm Get to grips with the core aspects of contract law including nature of a contract, essential elements of a contract, contract terms, exemptions and associated rules and legislation. John O Malley Company Law 6th April 9.30am to 1.00pm This Workshop will provide you with an in-depth look at key topics including types of companies, role and duties of directors and auditors, company finance, shares and shareholders, company meetings and company conclusion (receivership and liquidation). 7

10 Second Year Workshops Management Accounting Costing Systems 23rd March 2.00pm to 5.30pm This Workshop will cover key course topics such as overhead costing, marginal costing and activity based costing and look at exam style questions and exam technique. Muireann O Neill Management Accounting Standard Costing 13th April 9.30am to 1.00pm This interactive session deals with the calculation of variances and the preparation and explanation of variance analysis reports, a key element of the Management Accounting syllabus. Bernard Vallely Advanced Financial Accounting Statement of Cash Flow, Working Capital, Interests and Dividends 23rd March 9.30am to 1.00pm Gain an deeper understanding of operating cash flows, the cash implications of changes in working capital, payments to acquire non-current assets, interest, dividends and tax in this interactive session. Barry Smith Ratios and Double Entry 6th April 9.30am to 1.00pm This session concentrates on 2 essential concepts of accounting: ratios and double entry. You will cover the calculation and analysis of ratios, identifying relevant ratios to support analysis and how to tackle theory and practical application of double entry. 8

11 Advanced Taxation (ROI) Advanced Income Tax 6th April 2.00pm to 5.30pm This session will deal with income tax computations at an advanced level and help you get to grips with this important course topic. Anne Tynan Corporation Tax 13th April 2.00pm to 5.30pm In this interactive Workshop you will look at corporation computations, losses, dividends, withholding tax, and close companies. You ll also receive advice on exam technique and preparation. 9

12 Booking Information How do I book? Both Online Tutorials and Workshops can be purchased online through your TouchPoint student portal. Sign into your TouchPoint account and click on KnowledgePoint in the menu on the left. Use the filters to browse the available learning supports. Step 1: Sign in to TouchPoint Step 2: Click "KnowledgePoint" and use the filters to find the Online Tutorials or Workshops you re looking for. To view Online Tutorials and Workshops you have purchase click "My Library". 10

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15 Who are Accounting Technicians Ireland? Accounting Technicians Ireland is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians in Ireland. We educate, support and represent over 10,000 people working in the profession on this island. Established in 1983, we pride ourselves on providing an internationally recognised business qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical and ethical standards to our members. The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification differs from many other academic programmes as it combines professional exams with practical work experience. As members of our body, individuals are entitled to put the letters MIATI or FIATI after their name, seen by many employers as essential when hiring. Accounting Technicians Ireland is a notfor-profit organisation and all our revenues are continually reinvested for the benefit of our members. We are a partner body of Chartered Accountants Ireland and an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants. We have offices in Dublin and Belfast and links with local networks throughout Ireland.

16 Accounting Technicians Ireland Dublin Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Tel: Fax: Belfast The Linenhall Linenhall Street Belfast BT2 8BG Tel: Fax: info@accountingtechniciansireland.ie Professional, Practical, Proven