Level 3 Group Diploma in Accounting East

Course details

analyze information for short-term and long-term decision-making, using management accounting information for planning and control of cash and other resources within a business organizations. This also allows candidates to understand the business performance measures.
3. Cost Accounting Level 3
This module is an understanding of an advanced aspect of the processing of cost accounting information, including stock control and how cost accounting information can be sued for the purposes if short-term planning, control, and decision making within t he business organizations. This tests the candidates' ability to apply this understanding in a variety of business settings.
4. Business Statistics Level 3
It is knowledge and understanding of more advanced statistical techniques and tests the candidates' ability this knowledge and understanding in solving business problems.
Entry Requirements
1. Completed the LCCI Level 2 Book-keeping & Accounts; Or
2. Completed POA at GCE 'O' Level or equivalent; Or
3. NITEC/Higher NITEC
Language Proficiency: Pass in English at Secondary 2 Level or equivalent

Minimum Age: 16 years

Course Details:
Modules No. of Sessions (Hours) Start Date End Date
Business Statistics 22 sessions (55 hours) 09 Apr 2015 25 June 2015
Cost Accounting 22 sessions (55 hours) 06 Jul 2015 21 Sep 2015
Management Accounting 22 sessions (55 hours) 01 Oct 2015 14 Dec 2015
Accounting 22 sessions (55 hours) 04 Jan 2016 21 Mar 2016
Business Statistics 22 sessions (55 hours) 04 Apr 2016 20 June 2016
Mode of Delivery
Classroom
Course Outcome
Group Diploma a pass in at least 3 units include Accounting Level 3 (core unit) in 1 sitting (or split sitting within 90 days e.g. April to June).
Awarding Body: Pearson

Graduation Requirements
Candidates must fulfill at least 75% course attendance requirements to sit for examinations. To obtain the certificate, students need to obtain at least a Pass grade in their examinations.

Grading System
Results Grading
50% 59% Pass
60% 74% Pass with Credit
75% and above Pass with Distinction

Mode of Examination
Accounting Level 3:
Written Exam:
The time allowance for the examination is 3 hours
- The examination paper will comprise 5 questions
- Candidates are required to answer 4 questions.
- No question will be compulsory

Answer Formats
The answers required will be predominantly of a quantitative nature, but some questions
will also require candidates to provide short written answers

Cost Accounting Level 3:
Written Exam:
The time allowance for this examination is 3 hours, the paper will consist of
5 compulsory questions. All questions will carry equal marks.
At least 1 question based on each of the following topics will appear in each examination:
1. Cost-volume (CVP) analysis
2. Budgetary planning and control
3. Standard costing and variances

Management Accounting Level 3:
Written Exam:
The time allowed for the examination is 3 hours, with the examination paper consisting of 5 questions. Candidates are required to answer all 5 questions, all questions carry equal marks. The emphasis of the paper will be quantitative; however, descriptive elements are incorporated into questions.

Business Statistics Level 3:
Written Exam:
- The time allowance for the examination is 3 hours
- Candidates will be required to answer 5 questions from a choice of 8
- All questions carry equal marks