ACCOUNTING (DIPLOMA) – CDA College Pafos

Programs of study > Diploma > ACCOUNTING (DIPLOMA)

DEPARTMENTBusiness & Police Studies
CAMPUSLimassol, Pafos
DURATION2 Years
LANGUAGEEnglish
ECTS Credits120

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Final Higher Education Qualification:

Diploma of Accounting

The Program of Study is Accredited by the CY.Q.A.A. (Foreas) with Government Subsidy.

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The students enrolled in this 2-years, program earn a Diploma in Accounting. The purpose of this program of study is to provide a business-relevant qualification to students who seek a career in accountancy. This program of study will provide to students the necessary theories and practice to solve any accounting and financial problems in this competitive business environment. It also aims to prepare candidates to apply and become accredited by the global body for professional accountants such as the ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the AIA (Association of International Accountants) or any other internationally recognized accounting bodies. Our goal is for our potential students to achieve 9 exceptions from ACCA. The Diploma in Accounting requires a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.

To provide students with the theoretical, technical and empirical background necessary for financial problem-solving and financial decision making within the complex and changing business environment.
This program has been designed for students intending to pursue a career in accounting, or in any other area where financial accounting information and decisions are a central element.
To acquire a broad-based education which will provide a good starting point for the students’ later professional work and studies. In addition, students will receive the necessary Accountants / Financial and business knowledge & skills necessary to face the business challenges in their future professional career.
To provide students with the skills which employers in the field are looking for: detailed knowledge of financial accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, cost and management accounting, financial statement analysis which, together with information technology skills, give you the confidence to use a wide range of accounting and business software. International developments in accounting are also emphasized.
To develop the student’s analytical, decision-making and communication competencies together with those qualities of self-reliance, responsibility, integrity and self-awareness which will promote personal achievement and contribution to organizations.

A recognized Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average mark of at least 60% or equivalent qualifications; and
Proof of English language.

A system of continuous (course work) which is 50% and final Exams which is 50% and the Passing mark is 50%, as follows:

During the semester, the instructor evaluates the students through a) Course Work which consists of: Tests, assignments, individual or group project, mid-term exams and / or other tests. The average of the scores is the continuous assessment score.
The final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.
The Passing mark is: 50%

A Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ACC 101	Introduction to Accounting	3	–	50	14	42	6
2	BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3	–	50	14	42	6
3	BUS 361	Business and Corporate Law	3	–	50	14	42	6
4	MTH 121	Statistics I	3	–	50	14	42	6
5	ECO 103	Introduction to Economics	3	–	50	14	42	6

B Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ACC 310	Business Taxation (Cyprus)	3	–	50	14	42	6
2	ACC 102	Financial Accounting	3	–	50	14	42	6
3	ACC 122	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	3	–	50	14	42	6
4	ACC 235	Introduction to Finance	3	–	50	14	42	6
5	ACC 220	Introduction to Auditing	3	–	50	14	42	6

C Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	MGT323	Introduction to Management	3	–	50	14	42	6
2	ACC 210	Advanced Cost & Management Accounting	3	–	50	14	42	6
3	ACC 410	Performance Management	3	–	50	14	42	6
4	ACC 431	Financial Services Management	3	–	50	14	42	6
5	ACC 313	International Finance	3	–	50	14	42	6

D Semester

Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Weekly Periods		Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
Α/Α	Course Code & Name		Theory	Lab	Duration	No. Of Weeks	Teaching hours per semester	ECTS per semester
1	ACC 320	Advanced Auditing & Internal Review	3	–	50	14	42	6
2	ACC 420	Advanced Business Taxation	3	–	50	14	42	6
3	ACC 421	Financial Reporting	3	–	50	14	42	6
4	ACC 461	Investments	3	–	50	14	42	6
5	ACC 422	Financial Management & Control	3	–	50	14	42	6