- Level 3:
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
This level introduces students to the fundamental concepts
of accounting and finance. They learn about accounting principles, financial
statements, and the basics of bookkeeping. Business mathematics, statistics,
economics, communication skills, and personal development are also covered to
provide a well-rounded foundation
- Introduction to Accounting Principles
- Introduction to Financial Statements
- Basics of Bookkeeping and Double-Entry Accounting
- Business Mathematics and Statistics
- Introduction to Economics
- Business Communication and IT Skills
- Personal and Professional Development
- Level 4:
Financial Accounting
At this level, students delve deeper into financial
accounting. They explore financial reporting standards, prepare different types
of financial statements, and learn to analyze them. Additionally, students
study assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses. Corporate governance,
ethics, and financial management concepts are also introduced.
- Financial Reporting Standards and Frameworks
- Preparation of Financial Statements (Income Statement,
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
- Accounting for Assets, Liabilities, and Equity
- Accounting for Revenue and Expenses
- Interpretation and Analysis of Financial Statements
- Corporate Governance and Ethics in Accounting
- Financial Management and Control
- Level 4:
Management Accounting
In this level, students focus on management accounting
techniques. They learn about cost concepts, budgeting, variance analysis, and
performance measurement. The curriculum covers costing methods, capital
budgeting, and decision-making using management accounting information.
- Cost Concepts and Classification
- Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Performance Measurement and Management
- Capital Budgeting and Investment Appraisal
- Costing Methods (Job Costing, Process Costing,
Activity-Based Costing)
- Management Accounting for Decision-Making
- Level 5:
Financial Reporting
At Level 5, students advance their understanding of
financial reporting. They study complex financial reporting standards, group
accounting, and consolidation techniques. The curriculum includes topics like
leases, financial instruments, and sustainability reporting, enhancing
students' ability to handle intricate financial reporting scenarios.
- Advanced Financial Reporting Standards
- Group Accounting and Consolidation
- Accounting for Leases and Deferred Taxation
- Accounting for Financial Instruments
- Accounting for Share-based Payments
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting
- International Accounting Standards
- Level 5:
Auditing and Assurance
Students at this level delve into auditing and assurance.
They explore audit planning, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation.
Students learn about audit evidence, ethical considerations, and audit
reporting. The program equips them with skills to perform audits and provide
valuable assurance services.
- Auditing Concepts and Objectives
- Audit Planning and Risk Assessment
- Internal Control Evaluation
- Audit Evidence and Sampling
- Audit Procedures and Techniques
- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Auditing
- Quality Control and Audit Reporting
- Level 5:
Business Finance
Level 5 focuses on business finance. Students study sources
of finance, capital structure decisions, and working capital management.
Financial markets, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions are also
covered, preparing students to make informed financial decisions in a business
context.
- Sources of Business Finance
- Capital Structure and Cost of Capital
- Working Capital Management
- Financial Markets and Instruments
- Risk Management and Derivatives
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- International Financial Management
Level 6:
Strategic Financial Management
At this level, students engage in strategic financial
management. They learn about long-term financing, business valuation,
investment decisions, and risk management. The program emphasizes the strategic
aspect of financial management, equipping students to guide organizations' financial
direction.
- Strategic Planning and Financial Management
- Long-term Financing and Capital Structure Decisions
- Business Valuation Techniques
- Strategic Investment Decisions
- Treasury and Risk Management
- Corporate Restructuring and Business Ethics
- Emerging Issues in Financial Management
Level 6 introduces students to the UK taxation system and
its complexities. They study income taxation for individuals and businesses, as
well as corporate taxation. The curriculum covers value-added tax (VAT),
capital gains tax, international taxation, and tax planning strategies.
- UK Taxation System and Structure
- Income Taxation: Individuals and Businesses
- Corporation Taxation and Group Taxation
- Value Added Tax (VAT) Principles
- Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax
- International Taxation and Transfer Pricing
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Level 6:
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
In this final level, students delve into advanced auditing
techniques. They explore complex audit procedures, reporting challenges, and
ethical considerations. Regulatory frameworks, quality assurance, and forensic
accounting techniques are covered, providing students with comprehensive
auditing expertise.
- Advanced Auditing Procedures
- Audit of Complex Transactions
- Advanced Audit Reporting
- Ethical Dilemmas and Professional Ethics
- Regulatory and Legal Framework for Auditing
- Internal and External Quality Assurance in Auditing
- Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination