Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (Master's level)

Course details

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting – Master’s Level

Duration: 12 months
 
Assessment: One practical assignment; students may start the assignment immediately and complete the course upon submission.

Overview

This comprehensive diploma course is designed to provide you with advanced knowledge and skills in financial accounting and related fields, preparing you for a successful accounting career at the master's level. The program covers a broad range of essential topics including regulatory frameworks, financial reporting, internal controls, and advanced financial analysis. The practical assignment-based assessment ensures that you apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Key Learning Outcomes and Topics

• Understanding Financial Accounting Regulations and Organizations, including the role of regulatory bodies
• Grasping the Framework of Financial Accounting Concepts and Standards
• Learning Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Reporting Requirements
• Introduction to Internal Control Assessment and Reporting
• Knowledge of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) regulations
• Analyzing issues in Earnings Management and ethical responsibilities highlighted by cases such as Enron
• Mastering Management Discussion and Analysis for financial disclosures
• Overview of Global Accounting and Auditing standards and practices
• Detailed study of Financial Statements: Form and Content
• Understanding Income Statement Presentation and Earnings per Share calculations
• Accounting for Business Combinations, including Consolidation, Translation, and the Equity Method
• Preparation and analysis of the Statement of Cash Flows
• Handling Interim Financial Statements
• Skills in Financial Statement Analysis for informed decision-making
• And many additional related topics to provide a rounded mastery

 
  Updated on 31 July, 2025