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).