Post Graduate Diploma in Finance & Accounting [PGDFA]-Self Paced

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Develop a deep understanding of business, finance, and accounting principles.
• Master corporate finance techniques for managing business transactions and financial statements.
• Analyze financial statements and reports to assess business performance.
• Apply cost and management accounting principles to improve business efficiency.
• Understand advanced financial reporting standards and ethical practices.
• Develop financial strategies for mergers, acquisitions, and capital investments.
• Manage financial risks and compliance issues effectively.
• Develop budgeting and forecasting skills to support financial decision-making.
• Apply project finance techniques for cost-benefit analysis and breakeven assessments.
• Enhance strategic thinking in financial and economic decision-making.

Units & Modules:

U-1: Introduction to Business, Finance & Accounting
M-1: Generational forms of Business
M-2: Organization, Objectives & Decisions
M-3: Introduction to Accounting
M-4: Introduction to FM

U-2: Corporate Finance & Accounting
M-5: Fundamentals of Corporate Accounting
M-6: Role and Functions of Accountant in Organization
M-7: Recording and classifying business transaction
M-8: Preparation of Final Accounts & Related Matters

U-3: Corporate Finance
M-9: Intro to Corp Finance
M-10: Cost of Capital
M-11: Financial Reporting & Statement for Organization
M-12: Cash and Fund Flow

U-4: Financial Analysis
M-13: Financial Statements Analysis and Information
M-14: Analyzing the cash flow statement
M-15: Analyzing the balance sheet
M-16: Capital budgeting and investment decisions

U-5: Cost and Management Accounting
M-17: Introduction of cost accounting
M-18: Introduction to Management Accounting
M-19: Activity Based Costing
M-20: Budget and Budgetary Control

U-6: Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
M-21: International Financial Reporting Standards
M-22: Consolidation and Business Combinations
M-23: Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging
M-24: Financial Reporting Ethics and Compliance

U-7: Advanced Accounting & Financial Strategy
M-25: Mergers & Acquisitions
M-26: Time Value of Money
M-27: Operating and Financial Leverage
M-28: Dividend-Policy & Decisions

U-8: Governance Audit & Financial Compliance
M-29: Good Governance for Corporate
M-30: Introduction to Internal Auditing
M-31: Control Concepts and Frameworks
M-32: Internal Controls and Fraud Detection

U-9: Project Finance
M-33: Project Finance basic
M-34: Financial Budgeting for Project
M-35: Cost Benefit Analysis of Project
M-36: Breakeven Analysis for Project

U-10: Managerial Accounting
M-37: Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis
M-38: Budgeting & Forecasting
M-39: Performance Measurement & Variance Analysis
M-40: Pricing Strategies & Revenue Management

U-11: Managerial Economics
M-41: Introduction to Managerial Economics
M-42: Meaning, Scope & Methods of Managerial Economics
M-43: Managerial Economics & Business Strategy
M-44: Managerial Economics a Problem-solving Approach

U-12: Essentials of Cost Management
M-45: Fundamentals of Cost Management
M-46: Project Cost Management
M-47: Traditional Cost Management Systems
M-48: Cost Management a Culture to be Nurtured

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Analyze business financial performance through detailed financial reporting.
• Implement cost management strategies to enhance profitability.
• Prepare and evaluate financial statements accurately.
• Apply corporate finance techniques to manage capital, debt, and financial leverage.
• Develop and execute strategic financial decisions for business growth.
• Conduct financial audits and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Implement effective budgeting and forecasting models.
• Perform capital budgeting and investment analysis for business projects.
• Analyze business risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Apply financial theories to solve complex business challenges.
   

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by ProfQual - UK. [www.profqual.org.uk]

Features:
Duration: 9 Months 
Modules: 48 Modules
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Online (Self-Paced)

Post Completion:

• Electronic Certificate
• Digital Badge via Credly.com
• Printed Certificate available

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 12 (Each unit has One Exam)

• Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
  • MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
  • Written Question Mark: 30 * 2= 60
• Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (Each Exam)
• Pass Mark: 50%

Assignment: 
Total Assignments: 02

• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Projects
• Assignment Marks: 300
• Pass Mark: 50%

Name: Kwame Nkrumah
Designation: Financial Analyst
Country: Ghana
"The program provided me with a solid foundation in corporate finance and financial reporting, helping me make more informed business decisions."

Name: Aisha Mohamed
Designation: Finance Manager
Country: Kenya
"The course helped me improve my financial analysis skills and apply strategic thinking to financial decision-making."

Name: John Moyo
Designation: Accounting Specialist
Country: South Africa
"The program's focus on cost management and financial compliance helped me streamline business processes and increase efficiency."

Name: Fatima Ahmed
Designation: Investment Manager
Country: Nigeria
"I gained valuable insights into corporate finance and capital management, which enhanced my strategic investment decisions."

Name: Samuel Owusu
Designation: Project Finance Manager
Country: Ghana
"The course equipped me with the tools to manage project finance and budgeting effectively, improving financial performance."

• Financial Reporting
  • Mastery of financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Cost Management
  • Understanding and application of cost control and activity-based costing.
• Corporate Finance
  • Managing capital, investments, and financial risks.
• Strategic Financial Decision-Making
  • Ability to evaluate and implement financial strategies.
• Project Finance
  • Managing financial performance and budgeting for projects.
• Financial Compliance
  • Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and ethical practices.
• Managerial Accounting
  • Developing budgeting, forecasting, and performance measurement skills.
• Governance and Internal Controls
  • Understanding financial governance and risk management.