Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance

1. Qualification title: Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance

2. Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

3. Level: 5

4. Accreditation status: Accredited

5. TQT: 2400

6. Guided learning hours: 1200

7. Credit Equivalency: 240

8. Qualification number (RQF) :610/3329/7

9. Availability: UK and International

10. Course Length: Full-time: 9 or 12 months or Part-time: 18 or 24 months

11. Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.

12. Fees: On-campus or blended – £7,950, and online £4,950.

Progression routes: Final year of a HE qualification/degree in related area (subject to acceptance by the awarding institution).

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Course Overview

The aim of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance is to provide learners with an understanding of management accounting and finance and their role in business. Learners will develop practical skills for a career in managing business finances.

Successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting and Finance provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Units

1- Accounting in a Business Context

2- Economics for Business Mathematical

3- Accounting Methods

4- Financial Accounting

5- Management Accounting

6- Leadership and Management in Accounting

7- Financial Management

8- Financial Planning and Control

9- Financial Reporting

10- Principles and Practices of Taxation

11- Management of People

12- Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in Business

Awarding Classification/Grading

All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.

• Fail – 0-39%

• Pass – 40%-59%

• Merit – 60% – 69%

• Distinction 70%+

Learning Outcomes

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.

Entry Requirements

1- Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

2- The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over.

3- In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

List of Universities with Progression Paths

Some of the universities, where previous Qualifi graduates gained entry or have formal progression arrangements include:

1. Anglia Ruskin University

2. University of Central Lancashire

3. University of East London

4. University of Gloucestershire

5. De Montfort University

6. University of Bolton

7. University of Lincoln

8. University of West of Scotland

9. University of Wolverhampton

10. Birmingham City University

11. University of Derby

12. Arden University

13. University of Law

14. Bath Spa University

15. Bangor University

16. Leeds Beckett University

17. University of Bedfordshire

18. BPP University

19. Buckinghamshire New University

20. University of Chichester

21. Cardiff Metropolitan University

22. University of Cumbria

23. Glasgow Caledonian University

24. Northumbria University

25. University of Huddersfield

26. Liverpool John Moores University

27. London South Bank University

28. The Open University

29. Staffordshire University

30. University of New England – Australia

31. Wrexham Glyndwr University

32. University of Suffolk