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 Diploma in Accountancy (ACC) 


Introduction   

If you think that accounting is just about crunching numbers, think again! Hit television series Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) features investigators combing crime scenes and performing autopsies for clues to solve a criminal case. Do you know you can crack cases in a similar capacity – as an accountant in forensic accounting? You can be part of this adrenalin-pumping adventure. Solve crimes by detecting and preventing financial frauds such as embezzlement, tax evasion and money laundering.

The role of accounting professionals has evolved tremendously in the 21st century. In today’s challenging business environment, the accounting professional has to engage in strategic thinking and is undoubtedly a valued partner in running the business. Coupled with a call for greater ethics, corporate governance, transparency, accountability and financial discipline, the prospects for accounting professionals have never been brighter and better.

Our Diploma in Accountancy (ACC) will equip you with the essential accounting, computing and communication skills, as well as knowledge in related areas including auditing, economics, information systems, taxation, business law and company law.

Not only will you be career-ready, you will have an excellent foundation that allows you to pursue further studies to become a qualified and successful accounting professional.

As an ACC graduate, you are:

Accredited for professional development

  • Module exemptions for courses and examinations offered by professional organisations -ACCA, CIMA, ICSA and universities

Career-ready through practical internships

  • Practical training of about six months with the “Big Four” international accounting firms -   PwC, KPMG, Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young, and other prestigious organisations
    like the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd, Merrill Lynch (S) Pte
    Ltd, RSM Chio Lim and Hewlett-Packard (S) Pte Ltd

Computer-savvy and up-to-date on accounting practices

  • Be adept at using industry-recognised accounting software – ACCPAC, Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) and others
  • Apply advanced IT tools in business reporting, accounting and finance such as the
    eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
Career Prospects

With Singapore striving to become one of the major business and financial centres of the world, your job prospects are not limited to the Big Four accounting firms. Numerous companies from diverse industries will need your expertise.

The accounting role is critical in every organisation. You can pursue executive careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, costing, banking and financial services.

Accreditation for Further Studies

Your Diploma is recognised by all local universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Management University, as well as overseas universities such as the University of New South Wales, RMIT University, and the University of
Melbourne. You will be granted module exemptions where appropriate.

Many universities in Australia and UK grant at least one year’s exemption to our graduates.

You will also be granted module exemptions for courses and examinations offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA).



Six-month internships with the 'Big-Four' accounting firms

Advanced IT tools in business reporting, accounting & finance

Module exemptions for courses and examinations offered by professional bodies

Contact Us

School of Business & Accountancy
535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489
Tel: 6460 8324
Fax: 6467 3474
Email: sch-ba@np.edu.sg

Academic Manager
Mrs. Seah-Ng Seen Arn Linda
E-mail: ssa@np.edu.sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
General enquiries: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg

Entry Requirements 

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examinations (or equivalent) results::

Subject
“O” Level Grade
English 1–6
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1–6
Any three other subjects excluding CCA 1–6

The aggregate computation for selection is based on grades obtained for English, Mathematics, a Humanities subject (Grade 1-9) and two other subjects.

First-Year ModulesSecond-Year ModulesFinal-Year Modules
Level 1.1
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules
· Creativity & Applied Thinking Skills  ^
· Sports & Wellness ^
Level 1.2
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules
· Individual & the Community ^
· Life Management Skills ^
Level 2.1
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules
· Any 2 Interdisciplinary Studies modules ^
Level 2.2
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules
· Innovation & Enterprise in Action ^
Level 3.1
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Modules
· World Issues: A Singapore Perspective ^
· Any 1 Interdisciplinary Studies module ^
Level 3.2

^ For more details on Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) modules, please refer to the IS website http://www.np.edu.sg/is

IS Modules

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) delivers the interdisciplinary curriculum under the Ngee Ann Learning Model (NLM). The NLM was introduced in 2001 to nurture a new generation of professionals with multidisciplinary skills to meet the challenges of a knowledge-based economy. The NLM incorporates core disciplines and Interdisciplinary Studies. It also nurtures innovative and entrepreneurial traits through the Innovation & Enterprise in Action (I & E in Action) module. IS modules challenge boundaries and offer insights into Communication, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, Media & the Arts, and Science & Technology.
Note: Students enrolled in the course will be required to own Notebook Computers for their studies.