The Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance

Introduction

The ICM Accounting & Finance programme has been designed for those contemplating employment within the accountancy field. It is also suitable for those already in employment who seek to develop their business, accounting and finance skills for career progression purposes.

Programme Objectives

To provide employees and prospective accounting and finance students with a body of knowledge which will: 

• Increase their employment opportunities

• Prepare them for careers in field of accountancy and

• Provide them with a qualification, which will enable them to progress to supervisory positions at later stage in their careers.

Course Structure

          The Diploma in Accounting & Finance (Level 5)

           Part 1   1. Bookkeeping

                        2. Numeracy & Statistics

                        3. Economics for Business

                        4. Business Management & Administration

           *A Certificate in Accounting & Finance is awarded on completion of all Parts 1 & 2

           Part 2    5. Accounting II

                        6. Cost Accounting

                        7. Business Law

                        8. Computer Appreciation & Application

             *The Diploma in Accounting & Finance is awarded on completion of Part 1 & 2

         The Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance (Level 6)

         Subjects: 1. Accounting III

                         2. Auditing &Taxation

                         3. Finance Management

                         4.  Management Theory & Practice

           *The Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Finance is awarded on completion of the above subjects.

Examinations 

Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Entry Requirements:

The Institute an ‘open Entry’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:

                     1.      Five GCSEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents)

                     2.      A suitable BTEC National Awarded

                     3.      Any qualification equivalent one of the above

Duration: Two years full time study for the Diploma

                  One year full time study for the Advanced Diploma