LCC-Faculty of Commerce and Law : Financial Accounting

LCC-Faculty of Commerce and Law : Financial Accounting

Diploma in Management

SAQA ID: 62949, NQF Level 6 (Credits: 380)
Fields of Specialisation: Financial Accounting
Would you like to measure the financial performance of a business or organisation?  Acquire strong analytical skills and broaden your scope of management.
Course Objectives
Large organisations to small businesses require the services of trained financial accounting practitioners to control and monitor all the money that comes in and all the money that goes out of an organisation or business.  Financial accounting is the process of gathering and analysing financial information to prepare reports for an organisation.  Overall, the organisation or business’s economic performance is measured by the financial data supplied by accountants and profits can be increased just by analysing this data.
This course has been designed to equip you with the skills to meet the demands placed on financial practitioners.  Lyceum’s Diploma in Management – Financial Accounting will develop your abilities in a financial environment and enhance your managerial competence with a strong focus of financial accounting.  The Diploma is recognised by the Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC) and will offer successful candidates the opportunity to register as Accounting Technicians.
Lyceum’s Commitment
Our diplomas are uniquely structured by professionals in the field to meet the demands of the South African Society.  We are committed to ensuring our students are equipped with industry relevant skills and gain comprehensive knowledge to make a valuable contribution in South Africa and succeed in their chosen career.
Careers You Can Pursue
Learners could pursue a career as a/an:

  • Finance Officer
  • Accountant
  • Financial Consultant

Gaining Entrance
To study this course, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • The minimum entry requirement for this course is a National Senior Certificate or equivalent.

Length of Time
Minimum – Three (3) years of study (part-time)
Maximum – Six (6) years of study (part-time)
Certification
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a Diploma in Management – Financial Accounting.
This is a higher education programme accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Contents of Course
Below are a few examples of the subjects you will cover:

  • Business Communication
  • Internal Law
  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation

For a detailed breakdown of all your subjects, please refer to the fact sheet.
Learning Material
Your study material will be supplied in a choice of formats (digital only or a combination of printed and digital format).  Prescribed textbooks are excluded and must be procured by the student.  Please see: (Terms and Conditions).
Guidelines for Assignments and Examinations
Lyceum is committed to guiding you through the submission of your assignments and ensuring that you are registered for your examinations.
Please see the following information below, to ensure your process is smooth.
Assessments consist of:

  • One assignment (formative assessment) and
  • A final examination (summative assessment) for each subject.

All assignments for the year must be submitted in order to qualify for the exams.
Please ensure all your assignments are submitted on time.  If you have missed a deadline, you may re-submit at a small cost.
Your final mark for each subject will be calculated as follows:

  • Assignment contributes 20% towards the final mark
  • Examination contributes 80% towards the final mark

If your assignment mark is low:
If you submit an assignment for a specific subject and fail, you do not have to re-submit a further assignment prior to writing the “supplementary” examination.  The assignment mark will automatically be carried over.  However if the assignment mark is low, and you wish to re-do the assignment, you may apply to the examinations section for a copy of the new assignment (at the prescribed fee) and may then re-submit the assignment on or before the new due date.
Progress Further
If you would like to pursue your studies further, please enquire with our Lyceum Sales Consultants for more information.
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Download LCC-Faculty of Commerce and Law : Financial Accounting Fact Sheet