College SA Advanced Level: National Diploma in Financial Accounting
Are you dreaming of opening your own bookkeeping/accounting practice one day? Many companies are looking for qualified people to manage their finances, even if it means sourcing out to a private contractor.
This Advanced Level: National Diploma in Financial Accounting will equip you with the knowledge and skills to open your own practice and/or work for big corporations. You will gain a thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice, corporate strategy and IFRS, and be able to compile annual financial statements.
As mentioned, you will be able to run your own accounting/bookkeeping business or apply for financial accountant, accounting officer, tax practitioner, tax consultant, management accountant or assistant manager positions.
What will you learn in this Advanced Level: National Diploma in Financial Accounting course?
Compile annual financial statements; register with SAIBA as an Accounting Officer (once you meet their requirements); work with Chartered Accountants and Auditors; have a thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice, corporate strategy and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Textbook costs included!
Textbooks can be extremely expensive and some institutions do not include it in the course fee. Not at College SA! Our study material and textbooks are included in the total course price, so you do not have to worry about sourcing your own textbooks. We will send you all the necessary study material to complete this course.
Course Cost and Duration
At College SA we offer you the following ways in which you can pay for your studies:
ENROL
ONLINE!
- STUDY DURATION (9 MONTHS)
- STUDY MATERIAL COURIERED TO YOU
- MONTHLY DEBIT ORDER
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Total Price
R12,600*A once-off R950.00 activation fee applies if you pay by debit order
What is included in the course fees?
- Text books and study material
- Courier fee
Course Start Dates
With College SA you can start studying whenever you want, there are no specific course start dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our Educational Planners about your enrolment and study options.
Exam Information
Exam Dates:
- 05 – 08 February 2018
- 07 – 10 May 2018
- 09 – 12 July 2018
- 10 – 13 September 2018
- 12 – 15 November 2018
Exam Fees:
(Please note that your exam fees are not included in the course fee and may be subject to change.)
- Annual registration fee: R 340.00
- Exam fee per subject: R650.00
- Exam re-write fee per subject: R 450.00
- Exam late entry fee per subject: R 470.00
- Exam postponement fee per subject: R 230.00
- Exam re-mark & Examiners report: R900
Assessments Information
- 30% of your final mark comes from your coursework
- 70% of your final mark comes from the final exam
- You need at least 50% in the final exam to pass
- You need at least 60% overall to pass
Portfolio of Evidence:
You will only receive your POE (Portfolio of Evidence) directly from the ICB offices when you register for your exam. This will consist of the assignments you have to do during your studies. When you register for your exams, take your POE with, and once you’ve completed your exam and added it to the POE, you’re done!
Exams:
Exams can be written in February, May, July, September and November each year.
Accreditation Info
Status: Accredited course
Type & reward: National Diploma Financial Accounting – NQF Level 6 (SAQA ID 20366)
Provided by: QCTO & ICB
Minimum credits: 280
College SA is authorised and accredited by the ICB to offer the QCTO Occupational-accredited National Qualifications. QCTO and the ICB (The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) are organisations whose purpose is to quality assure theoretical training to prospective bookkeepers and accountants that meet industry standards. ICB quality assures accredited bookkeeping, accounting, business and administrative courses. These qualifications are recognised by employers and several other professional bodies nationally and internationally which allow students to get a nationally recognised qualification, further their studies and subsequently their careers. Furthermore, successful completion of one of these accredited courses will qualify you for a relevant national certificate or diploma (depending on the course), which is registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
QCTO continuously strives to improve the quality of development and training of entrants to the bookkeeping and accounting sector through qualifications. They do this in order to address the skills scarcity that currently exists in the financial market. This ensures that as a bookkeeping or accounting professional you can continuously increase your skills and employers can continuously ensure that their employees are up-to-date with bookkeeping and accounting practices, laws and procedures.
Entry Requirements
Professional Designation
Financial Accountant
Subjects
What are subjects?
Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects below make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.
The following subjects make up this course:
Advanced Level: National Diploma in Financial Accounting
Corporate Strategy
This module covers the definition of strategic management as well as the inherent advantages and disadvantages associated with it. We also take an in-depth look at the process involved in formulating company goals and objectives as well as in the importance of strategic management.
Management Accounting & Control Systems
This module introduces you to managerial accounting and covers controlling inventory, overhead costs, costing for budgeting, financial management as well as organisational ethics.