Within every organisation, there is a need for competent professionals that specialise in finance and accounting. These individuals are needed to assist with the internal decision-making and control of a company. Within every organisation, there is a need for competent professionals that specialise in finance and accounting. These individuals are needed to assist with the internal decision-making and control of a company’s finances to ensure a healthy and robust bottom-line. Financial accounting specialists are also required externally for financial reporting purposes too.
Both locally and globally, specialists in this field are hard to find. It has been widely publicised as a skills shortage around the world, making it a much sought-after career opportunity. Choosing a profession in financial and managerial accounting, if you have the skills and interest in the field, is a smart move in terms of future opportunities both in South African and abroad.
At IIE MSA, we offer the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting, designed as a value-add for young graduates at the beginning of their careers in finance, as well as for finance professionals already working in the industry or in government departments.
Simply put, the difference between finance and accounting is that the accounting focuses on the daily financial functions of a business or organisation – like money going in and out – whereas finance is a much broader term relating the management of a company or organisation’s finances including assets and liabilities. Both play a key role in the financial health and wealth of a business both currently and for the future.
Within the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting , the student will get a detailed understanding of how to render a professional service in both of these areas of specialisation which includes being able to work for private and public companies, consulting firms, governmental organisations and NGO’s.
Do you have a keen interest in how the financial and accounting functions of businesses work? Or are you interested in strengthening and deepening your knowledge of the finance profession with a strong focus on management accounting?
If so, then it would be wise to consider enrolling for IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting with IIE MSA today. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting will open up an attractive range of career opportunities including;
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An appropriate HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree; OR An appropriate Advanced Diploma; OR An equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification with Accounting at third year level. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) admission requirements will also be considered for this course.
If you are interested in applying for the IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Accounting, more information can be found here.
The function of a Finance Accountant or Management Accountant is a critical one within all organisations. Professionals in this area are able to offer businesses an innovative skill set which includes management accountancy, financial strategic and risk management skills, as well as business report writing skills.
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma is offered as a one-year full-time course which is accredited by CHE. The course will teach students a host of critical skills needed to render professional management accounting services, by compiling meaningful reports in response to an accounting or business problem. The IIE graduates will be able to solve complex problems by effective teamwork. Ethical issues in given scenarios will be identified and students will understand and be able to debate the need for ongoing education.
The programme outline consists of 8 areas of specialisation, including;
For more information about studying with IIE MSA, get in touch with us today.
We have created an innovative system of hybrid learning which incorporates contact sessions, online resources and a combination of assessment methods. We aim to ensure that our students not only achieve competency but are exposed to a world-view of problem solving and critical thinking.
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offering IIE quality programmes that offer both foundational learning courses and Masters level programmes. When you choose to study at IIE MSA, you’ll be choosing to learn through both a global and local lens.
Choose to study with IIE MSA and you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of courses including:
For smaller classes, personalised tuition and excellence in education, choose IIE MSA today.
Our students benefit from knowing that we meet international standards too.
The IIE is accredited as an International Higher Education Institution by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) since 2014. This attests to our confidence in the international comparability of our standards. The British Accreditation Council is an independent authority in the United Kingdom that accredits private providers globally, including Greece, Switzerland, Singapore, India, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates.
As an accredited institution The IIE is monitored regularly by the BAC and has a responsibility to comply with and maintain the standards required to keep its BAC accreditation. In 2017 and 2021, The IIE retained its BAC accreditation and status as an International Higher Education Institution that complies with BAC standards. This important achievement demonstrates to our students and staff that we maintain world class standards and ensures that students can be confident about the value of their qualifications.
Locally and internationally we have demonstrated the quality of what we offer.
IIE MSA students can be confident that their learning experience meets international best practice standards. For more information visit www.the-bac.org