Accounting, Higher Diploma

Accredited Programme  

Aim of the Programme

The aim of the Accounting  Programme is to provide education directly relevant to the needs of the accountancy profession and to offer an extensive range of exemptions from globally recognized professional bodies (i.e. ACCA and ICAEW), which are highly regarded by employers.

The Programme gives to students an understanding of the legal, business and social environments in which accountancy operates and enables students to familiarize themselves with the challenges and trends of the accountancy sector. It develops practical skills in preparing and analyzing statements in accountancy at managerial level, in auditing, in taxation, in business law, in corporate governance and finance.

The Graduates of this Programme of Study will have the advantage of gaining 9 exemptions from the ACCA (F1-F9) as well as exemptions from the ICAEW (Certificate Level) within 3 years of study.

Intended learning outcomes

• Discuss about the theoretical and professional issues of accountancy that were learnt during their studies.
• Critically evaluate contemporary theories, arguments and empirical evidence in accounting.
• Choose relevant information within a complex professional setting, integrate technical and conceptual knowledge, and use them with their interpersonal skills to work more effectively and efficiently within the financial services industry.
• Efficiently and effectively evaluate the performance and financial situation of organization.
• Choose an appropriate accountancy technique to prepare financial statements to enhance and improve managerial decision making.
• Efficiently and effectively analyze information and prepare statements relevant to auditing, taxation law, business law, corporate governance and finance.

   

Language of instruction: English. 

Evidence of knowledge of English

Candidates whose native language is not English will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English, such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500, the IELTS with a minimum score of 5.0, the GCE O.L or I.G.C.S.E in English language with a passing grade of at least “C”, or any other equivalent internationally recognized examination. 

Foundation Year

In case evidence of any of the aforementioned qualifications is not provided, the candidate will be expected to pass the College’s English Language Test, (CELT).  The College is using the internationally recognized Oxford placement test. If candidates do not succeed in this test they will be classified according to their score in one of the levels of Intensive English Courses, as indicated below, and they will be automatically registered in the Foundation Programme. This can only occur if Students satisfy all other admission requirements.

Foundation Programme:
Level 1 
Level 2