Course description
For existing and new staff within the civil service and vote funded bodies, this interactive online course will provide a greater understanding of and familiarity with the various elements of Central Government Accounting and its role within the financial management systems.
Accounting for Civil Service and Vote Funded Bodies will cover the following areas:
- The Estimates Process
- Financial Management arrangements
- Principles and framework of Accounting
- Cash and Accrual Accounting
- Government Accounting systems
- Appropriation Accounts and Annual Financial Statements
- Public Financial Procedures
- Role of the key stakeholders in the process
This course has been modified for online delivery. It is a one-day online course that will be delivered over two sessions (10:00am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm). It will be remotely delivered through MS Teams and facilitated by subject matter experts.
Scheduled Dates include:
- 2 October 2020
- 2 December 2020
Distance Learning and Online Courses are offered in a number of different formats, these include correspondence courses (by post), online via computer or a combination of online and classroom instruction (blended learning).. 
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ.. 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep skills and knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations & qualifications are maintained.. 
Evening courses and part time learning options are a great way to enhance a CV, to socialise and make friends, as well as learn something completely new. There are an abundance of night courses and evening classes available.. 
Ireland has moved from a short-term emergency response approach to a medium-term approach to managing risk and repairing the damage that COVID-19 has inflicted on society. The priority guiding the plan will be to keep schools open, while keeping people safe and protecting communities and the economy.