Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Accounting is to equip learners with intermediate knowledge, proficiency, and pervasive skills. This will enable them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility and develop practical and operational qualities. The qualification aims to provide learners with the necessary intermediate knowledge, competence, and skills to work in an accountancy environment, understand the world of work, be confident about their value, and have a higher than average chance of being employed.
The qualification builds on the skills and knowledge acquired at the Diploma in Accounting Level 6. It provides advanced accountancy knowledge and skills to ensure competency in performing reporting functions, rendering taxation services, management advisory services, and assurance on a professional accounting level. It further integrates the required skills and knowledge into computerized accounting, taxation, management, and auditing software qualifications.
The qualification is designed to meet the requirements of various professional bodies including the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the Association of Accounting Technicians (SA), the South African Professional Accountants (SAIPA), the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners (SAIT), the South African Institute of Internal Auditors (SAIIA), the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Learners can register with these professional bodies for a professional qualification upon completing the Advanced Diploma.
Furthermore, the qualification aims to equip learners with management accounting skills and knowledge to meet the national demand for public and private sector accounting technicians.
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