This programme helps develop student‘s understanding of accounting with a deeper look into taxation, auditing, assurance, commerce, finance, strategic management, etc. It is targeted at those who would like to permeate the accounting sector, commercial banking sector, investment sector, or work in public sector companies or accounting firms.
Admissions Criteria
- Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling.
The typical entry requirement is LGCSE or other equivalent secondary school qualification.
- LGCSE/equivalent with a minimum of 5 subjects of which 3 Credits (C) and 2 Pass (D) including minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics, Pass (D) in English.
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.
Graduates of this programme can
- Keep record of company income, expenditure, assets and liabilities
- Handle money, cheques and other payments
- Manage assets
- Ensure all legal requirements are met
- Manage businesses
- Compile budget
- Control expenses
- Manage purchases and sales
- Handle Tax matters
- Auditing or assist in auditing
- Prepare financial statements
- Prepare management accounts
- Management investment portfolios
Career Prospects
- Accountant
- Accounts clerk
- Administrator
- Financial consultant
- Financial planner
- Financial secretary
- Company secretary
- Compliance officer
- Economist
- Asset manager
- Auditor
- Banker
- Bookkeeper
- Business manager
- Foreign exchange officer
- Insurance consultant
- Internal auditor
- Tax consultant
- Teacher/Lecturer
- Teller
- Property valuer
- Financial manager
- Supply chain manager
- Office administrator
- Property manager
- Investment manager
- Management accountant
Skills Developed
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Interest in banking systems
- Research
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Entrepreneurial
- Problem-solving
