Accounting and Finance (BA) (Hons) - Independent College

• To provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the fundamental theories, concepts and methods of accounting and finance and the interrelationships between accounting and finance and other broader business functions.
• To equip learners with the capability to a prepare a range of standard accounting statements for use by management in a business environment and interpreting the business implications of such information.
• To create an environment where learners will be able to work effectively in teams and independently, to evaluate critically, think creatively and communicate effectively with respect to issues in various areas of accounting and finance.
• To provide links with accounting and finance bodies to maximise opportunities of engagement and optimise career development for learners.
• To facilitate the development by the learner of a range of transferable skills that are directly complementary and relevant to the workplace.
• To provide learners with the knowledge and foundation to successfully pursue further study in professional or postgraduate programs

At the conclusion of the program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance techniques and concepts, including current reporting standards and a range of contemporary issues.
• Apply a professional knowledge and competency in the preparation of accounting and financial information for internal and external reporting and interpret the significance and relevance of that information.
• Analyse contemporary theories and practice concerning financial management, risk, and the operation of the accounting and finance function.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of internal control issues in enterprises, and the effects of the regulatory environment on financial reporting.
• Assess the ethical responsibilities of accounting and finance and related professionals, identify potential ethical dilemmas that might arise, and evaluate possible solution approaches.
• Create, evaluate and assess options to enable effective problem solving and decision making, making use of appropriate qualitative, quantitative and ICT techniques and skills.
• Display a range of personal and interpersonal skills, including the capacity for continuous learning, independent research, effective communication, performing to deadlines, and working successfully in teams.
• Demonstrate a level of academic and professional ability supporting progression to further academic programmes and/or professional studies for relevant mainstream professional examinations.

• Small Medium Enterprises
• The Public Sector
• Accounting Firms & Business in general
• Financial Services
• Banks and Information Technology