Professional Diploma in Finance & Accounting (PDFA)-Self Paced

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

• Understand the foundational principles of finance and accounting.
• Develop skills in corporate finance and financial management.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements and business performance.
• Apply cost accounting and management accounting techniques to improve business operations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to improve profitability.
• Ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Implement internal controls and fraud detection measures.
• Apply effective budgeting and financial forecasting methods.
• Use financial data to develop and implement strategic business decisions.
• Analyze and manage financial risks within an organizational framework.

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: Cost and Management Accounting
M-13: Introduction of cost accounting
M-14: Introduction to Management Accounting
M-15: Activity Based Costing
M-16: Budget and Budgetary Control

U-5: Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
M-17: International Financial Reporting Standards
M-18: Consolidation and Business Combinations
M-19: Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging
M-20: Financial Reporting Ethics and Compliance

U-6: Advanced Accounting & Financial Strategy
M-21: Mergers & Acquisitions
M-22: Time Value of Money
M-23: Operating and Financial Leverage
M-24: Dividend-Policy & Decisions

U-7: Governance Audit & Financial Compliance
M-25: Good Governance for Corporate
M-26: Introduction to Internal Auditing
M-27: Control Concepts and Frameworks
M-28: Internal Controls and Fraud Detection

U-8: Managerial Accounting
M-29: Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Analysis
M-30: Budgeting & Forecasting
M-31: Performance Measurement & Variance Analysis
M-32: Pricing Strategies & Revenue Management

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

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Develop and implement cost control measures.
• Use financial data to support business decisions and improve performance.
• Apply corporate finance and investment analysis techniques.
• Develop and manage financial budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and financial reporting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Apply managerial accounting techniques to improve business efficiency.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Improve financial performance through strategic business planning.

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

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 32
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Post Completion:

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

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (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: 
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Projects
  • Each Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 50%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Financial Analyst
Country: Kenya
"The course gave me deep insights into financial management and accounting. I now feel more confident in managing financial reports and cost control."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Finance Manager
Country: Nigeria
"The financial analysis techniques I learned have significantly improved my ability to make strategic business decisions."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: Business Consultant
Country: Tanzania
"The course helped me develop a deeper understanding of corporate finance and cost management strategies."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Financial Controller
Country: Ghana
"The course's focus on cost management and financial reporting improved my ability to manage business finances effectively."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Operations Manager
Country: South Africa
"Understanding financial strategy and cost control has helped me align financial goals with business performance."

• Financial Management
  • Managing business funds and financial performance.
• Accounting Principles
  • Understanding and applying financial and managerial accounting standards.
• Cost Control
  • Developing and implementing cost reduction strategies.
• Investment Analysis
  • Evaluating investment opportunities and returns.
• Financial Planning
  • Developing budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic plans.
• Corporate Governance
  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Financial Risk Management
  • Identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Performance Measurement
  • Evaluating business performance using key financial indicators.