Course Overview

This programme provides learners with the skills to record, report and analyse financial and accounting information in organisational contexts to aid decision-making and corporate reporting

The aims of this programme will allow learners to:

• Be able to demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance within wider organisational contexts
• Be able to understand current issues, techniques and thinking in the area
• Be able to apply theoretical and applied perspectives and specialist skills to organisational contexts in which they operate

* Equivalent level. See Qualifications Can Cross Boundaries for a comparison of the UK and European Qualifications Frameworks.

This qualification is SCQF credit-rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). See the SCQF website for the full list of SCQF credit-rated EduQual qualifications. The SCQF is a partnership between the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), College Development Network, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Universities Scotland.

The EduQual Diploma in Accounting and Finance offers those learners with relevant experience, and/or an honours degree supported by aptitude/potential, the knowledge and skills they need to be operationally effective in a career in the fields of accounting and finance. For those learners that have prior experience in accounting and finance and who also possess a professional qualification, the pathway through this programme will develop their professional competence. The programme has been produced to conform to the requirements of UK regulatory authorities and the relevant Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) subject benchmark statements.

Professional Body Recognition

• This Diploma is recognised by theInstitute of Financial Accountants (IFA), an Ofqual-recognised awarding body and a globally-recognised professional membership body.
• Holders of the EduQual Diploma can now apply forAssociate Financial Accountant(AFA) membership status of the IFA, enjoying a significantly reduced membership fee. Click here for a list of benefits.
• Holders of the EduQual Diploma in Accounting and Finance (SCQF level 11) can now obtain exemptions from four (of six) examinations from the AIA Certificate in Accountancy. This certificate is the first stage of theAIA Professional Accountancy Qualification.