Diploma in Accounting & Finance

The QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in Accounting and Finance builds on the foundation of Level 4, deepening learners’ understanding of advanced accounting concepts, financial management, and strategic decision-making. The programme focuses on developing analytical, technical, and practical skills required for managing complex financial operations in business environments.

Upon successful completion, learners can progress to the final year of a related Honours Degree or pursue career opportunities in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, or business management.

Completing the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance will enable learners to progress to:

• QUALIFI Level 6 Diploma in related area.
• Final year of a HE qualification/degree in related area (subject to acceptance by the awarding institution).
• Employment in an associated profession.

1. Understand the micro- and macro- economic factors that affect business
2. Understand the business environment’s impact on financial accounting;
3. Develop mathematical skills required for financial accounting;
4. Understand and prepare financial accounts;
5. Understand the purpose of and use management accounting techniques
6. Understand the role of leadership and management in accounting
7. Financial theories and working capital management and the management of an organisation’s global financial risk;
8. Corporate governance relating to financial planning and control, the economic and financial environment in general and potential investment appraisal;
9. Organizational business assets management and the preparation of financial reports;
10. The principles of taxation and the requirements of personal and business tax;
11. People management in organizations throughout the human resources (HR) cycle;
12. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in business.

The Qualification is made up of 12 units. All units are mandatory and required by learners to be awarded the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance.

• Accounting in a Business Context
• Economics for Business Mathematical
• Accounting Methods
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Leadership and Management in Accounting
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning and Control
• Financial Reporting
• Principles and Practices of Taxation
• Management of People
• Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in Business