THE CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Part-time course

Provisional start date: January 2009

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.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Certificate in Accounting & Finance

Part 1- Certificate

1

Bookkeeping

2

Business Management & Administration

3

Economics for Business

4

Numeracy & Statistics

(A Certificate in Accounting & Finance is awarded on completion of all Part 1 subjects)

Part 2- Diploma

5

Accounting II

6

Business Law

7

Computer Appreciation & Applications

8

Cost Accounting

(The Diploma in Accounting & Finance is awarded on completion of all Part 1 & 2 subjects)

Programme Objectives

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

a)

increase your employment opportunities

b)

prepare you for careers in the field of accountancy

c)

provide you with a qualification which will enable you  to progress to supervisory/management  positions at a later stage in their careers.

Examination Grades

Grade A

Distinction 71% and above

Grade B

Credit 61% to 70%

Grade C

Pass 53% to 60%

Grade D

Marginal Pass 51% to 52%

Grade E

Marginal Fail 48% to 50%