Accounting identifies, measures and communicates economic information to the managers/owners of a business. It facilitates informed judgments and decisions about the resources and activities of the business. Accounting is an important part of any organisation.
This two-year course will equip students with a foundation level of competence in accountancy and tax and business skills. Modules include: Financial Accounting, Quantitative Techniques, Business Applications, Economics, Management, Business Law, Taxation and Financial Management. There is a strong emphasis over the two years on computer applications ensuring graduates have the IT skills required for modern business environments. The broad foundation base also enables students to pursue further studies in business or accounting.
Special Features:
- Higher Certificate in Accounting graduates should be able to apply accounting, tax and business skills necessary for common accounting functions. In addition they should be able to gather, assemble, display and communicate information and data while working as part of a team in structured, supervised accounting and business scenarios.
- There is a strong emphasis on computer applications in this course with practical IT elements incorporated in several subjects, equipping graduates with skills required by modern businesses.
- In general, the various accountancy bodies will exempt holders of Higher Certificates in Accounting from the first year of their professional qualifications. Exemptions depend upon the policy of the various institutes and the relevant marks obtained by students in various exams.
Further Information:
Higher Certificate in Accounting CW936
