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Accounting

Overview

Welcome to the Accounting Program at AIES, designed to provide students with foundational and advanced financial knowledge applicable across a variety of organizational and business contexts. This structured program spans four progressive levels—Foundation Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and Professional Diploma—each building upon the last. The curriculum explores core areas such as financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, and financial reporting. Students will engage with accounting principles and practices while developing analytical and ethical decision-making skills relevant to financial environments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the Accounting Professional Diploma Program, students will be able to:

  • Understand Core Accounting Principles: Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, including double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, and the accounting cycle.
  • Interpret Financial Information: Analyze financial data to inform organizational planning and decision-making.
  • Explore Taxation and Compliance: Gain familiarity with tax regulations and practices related to reporting and compliance.
  • Apply Ethical Standards in Accounting: Understand the role of ethics and integrity in financial reporting and professional conduct.
  • Recognize Auditing Principles: Explore methods used to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of financial records and reports.

This program supports students in building a strong foundation in accounting theory and its practical applications, helping them contribute to informed financial practices across a range of settings.

Program Structure

The program is structured into four levels, each offering a carefully curated set of courses that progressively build on the knowledge and skills developed in the preceding level.

Foundation Diploma in Accounting

Optional General Education - For Academic Support

Diploma in Accounting

All courses in this level are mandatory and must be completed to progress to the next level.

Advanced Diploma in Accounting

All courses in this level are mandatory and must be completed to progress to the next level.

Professional Diploma in Accounting

All courses in this level are mandatory and must be completed to successfully complete the program.

Application of Skills

 Students who complete the Professional Diploma in Accounting develop applied knowledge in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, budgeting, and compliance. These skills may be used across a variety of organizational settings where financial management and accounting practices are essential.

Examples of settings where these skills may be applied include:

  • Financial recordkeeping and reporting departments
  • Tax documentation and compliance support roles
  • Internal audit preparation and review processes
  • Budget planning and cost tracking teams
  • Payroll and compensation administration environments

Pathway to Continued Learning

Completion of the Professional Diploma provides access to AIES’s Mini Master’s programs, which are designed to support further learning and skill development in accounting, finance, and related disciplines. Please note: This is a non-degree program.

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