1: Foundations of Accounting

This course addresses the following competence:

Articulate a broad knowledge of the structure, responsibilities and functions of the accountancy profession at both national and international levels and of the overall role and intended impact of accounting standards.

Teaching Method: Online self-study
Module: Introduction to accounting
Skill Level: Beginner

2: Standardisation of Accounting

This course addresses the following competence(s):

  • Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the processes for devising and promulgating accounting and financial reporting standards at both national and international levels
Teaching Method: Online self-study
Module: Introduction to accounting
Skill Level: Beginner

3: Role of Management Accounting

This course addresses the following competence(s):

  • Show an understanding of the nature and role of accounting in organisational management and control, and of the needs of the various stakeholders involved
  • Identify and describe the principal flows of accounting information within an entity and explain how this information is used to support the productive activities of the entity
Teaching Method: Online self-study
Module: Introduction to accounting
Skill Level: Beginner

4: Role of Financial Reporting

This course addresses the following competence:

  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of the effective communication of accounting information for the purposes of stakeholder assurance and organisational compliance
Teaching Method: Online self-study
Module: Introduction to accounting
Skill Level: Beginner

5: Accounting in Different Contexts

This course addresses the following competence(s):

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between the compilation and uses of financial information in the commercial (for profit and not-for-profit) sector and the government sector
Teaching Method: Online self-study
Module: Introduction to accounting
Skill Level: Beginner