International Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Level 7)

Course details

Mode of Study: Blended

Assessment: Research-based Assignments

This course provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and skills necessary for success in the accounting and finance industry. The program is divided into six modules, starting with investment analysis and covering corporate reporting, global finance and strategy, strategic financial management, strategic audit, and business research methods.  By the end of the program, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers in the field of accounting and finance.

After the successful completion of the programme, the learner will be able to;

• Apply investment analysis theories and principles to evaluate potential investment opportunities and manage associated risks.
• Interpret financial statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to make sound financial decisions, assess an organization's performance, and communicate financial results effectively.
• Utilize managerial accounting techniques and tools to support organisational budgeting, decision-making, and performance evaluation.
• Apply strategic audit principles and methods to identify and evaluate strategic risks and opportunities, improve corporate governance and control, and assess internal control systems.
• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities globally, apply strategic financial management principles and theories to make investment decisions, and manage financial resources effectively.
• Synthesize knowledge and skills from all modules to analyze complex business scenarios, problem-solve, and make sound decisions.
• Present financial data, analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to stakeholders using effective and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility by applying codes of ethics, corporate governance, and social responsibility principles in the accounting and finance profession.

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

• VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

• Harvard Referencing Style Guide

• How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

• Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

• Official Title Pages

Module: INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

The objective of this unit involves enhancing learners' comprehension of investment theories and market equilibrium models. It entails the task of conducting bond valuations and appraising the current performance of investments. Upon successfully finishing this unit, learners will possess the ability to analytically examine the repercussions of global market developments. They will also be adept at formulating constructive suggestions for prospective investment opportunities.

• Introduction to Investment Analysis

• CASE STUDY - Inflation Considerations for Stock and Bond Investments

• Analysis of Bonds, Forward and Futures

• Stock Investment and Portfolio Management

• CASE STUDY - Anglian Water Investment Portfolio

• Principles of Taxation

• Investment Risk Management

• QUIZ - Investment Analysis

Module: CORPORATE REPORTING

The objective of this unit is to foster the capacity of learners to craft and decipher financial statements for various types of business entities. Learners will have the capability to employ pertinent accounting principles and concepts. This unit offers a chance for learners to augment their analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, by delving into the interpretation of financial information.

• Understanding Accounting Concepts, Principles and Theories

• CASE STUDY - TESCO Accounting Scandal

• Understanding the Basics of Financial Statements & Auditing

• CASE STUDY - The Merger of Arcelor and Mittal

• Preparation and Interpretation of Accounting Information

• Understanding the Accounting & Finance regulatory framework

• QUIZ - Corporate Reporting

Module: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the accounting and finance.

• The Dynamics of Variance and Differential Analysis

• Understanding Master Budgeting

• Understanding Variable Costing Analysis

• Understanding Cost Volume Profit Analysis

• Introduction to Managerial Accounting

• Managerial Accounting

Module: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The objective of this unit involves enhancing learners' comprehension of the strategic utilization and supervision of an organization's financial assets. It emphasizes the significance of achieving corporate goals and optimizing returns for shareholders. Additionally, learners will acquire practical expertise in crafting business strategies and creating thorough business blueprints.

• Understanding cost system and its classification

• Concepts and Tools of Cost Accounting

• CASE STUDY - Activity based costing in Xu Ji Electric Co. Ltd

• Understanding the Concept and Classification of Sources of Funds

• CASE STUDY - Global Fund Raising Strategies

• Understanding The Financial Performance Analysis

• CASE STUDY - Financial Analysis Reporting

• Understanding the Financial Ratios and its Various Types

• Understanding The Budgetary Concepts and Approaches

• CASE STUDY - How Maritz Accomplished a 40% IT Budget Reduction

• Understanding the Working Capital Management

• Understanding the Investment Appraisal Techniques

• QUIZ - Strategic Financial Management

Module: STRATEGIC AUDIT

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' comprehension of effective business strategy positioning and execution by managers. This entails conducting a thorough examination of the strategic auditing process and its associated methodologies. Learners will gain proficiency in employing appropriate investigative methods in various business scenarios, whether they are conducive or challenging.

• Understanding Audit strategy and process

• Historic and Current Audit Process and Procedure

• Understanding Risks and Current Development in Auditing

• QUIZ - Strategic Audit

Module: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' research capabilities, encompassing the creation of research proposals, conducting literature reviews, mastering proper referencing techniques, acquiring proficiency in data collection, and adeptly employing interviews and surveys. Furthermore, it will encompass skills related to questionnaire design, statistical analysis using SPSS, and the application of qualitative data approaches for drawing well-founded conclusions from the analyzed data.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

• Selecting a Research Topic

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

• Developing conceptual Framework

• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

• Research Strategy and Design

• Research Methods I

• Research Methods II

• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

• Research Methods: Data Analysis

• Research Proposal and Writing Up

• Research Ethics

• QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.

Entry requirement

For entry onto theInternational Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Business and Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma

       OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

 

 

 

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