Diploma in Bus. Accounting

Pro

24 Months

PGK 7,990.00/Year

Course Overview

The Diploma in Business Accounting is a 24-month technical program designed to equip learners with advanced knowledge and practical skills in financial management, accounting systems, taxation, budgeting, and business law. This course blends theory with real-world applications using industry tools like MYOB and Microsoft Excel. It is ideal for fresh graduates and professionals who aim to establish or enhance their careers in accounting, auditing, or financial consultancy. The curriculum aligns with international standards of education and practice.

What You will Learn

Course Format

Duration Course

Total Duration: 24 months (2 academic years)
Schedule: Flexible and arranged according to student availability
Mode of Learning: In-person and hybrid delivery (where applicable)
Evaluation: Semester assessments, projects, and final exam per subject

Program Content

Advanced Financial & Cost Accounting

The course introduces business legal systems, focusing on the laws governing contracts, commercial transactions, company formation, and legal obligations in the corporate environment.

This course covers advanced accounting practices, including adjusting entries, reconciliation, internal controls, and the preparation of final accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and corporations.

The course focuses on principles and practices of taxation, tax computation for individuals and businesses, regulatory compliance, and reporting as per applicable tax legislation.

Business Law & Compliance

The program provides techniques for cost estimation, standard costing, variance analysis, and budget preparation, supporting effective internal financial control.

Covers auditing fundamentals, including planning, internal control testing, audit evidence gathering, and preparation of audit reports in accordance with auditing standards.

Explores the accounting cycle, double-entry system, journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, and preparation of financial statements using international accounting standards.

Applied Tools for Business Reporting

Delivers practical training in MYOB accounting software, focusing on transaction entry, payroll, inventory, and the generation of financial reports.

Enhances spreadsheet skills for financial modeling, data visualization, formulas, pivot tables, and analysis essential for business reporting.

This course comprises 24 academic units upon successful completion and provides a strong foundation for roles in accounting and business management.