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.

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
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
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
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
Module: Introduction to accounting
Skill Level: Beginner