Accountancy Diploma at Aberdeen College of

Accountancy involves recording financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, analyzing financial data, and interpreting the results. These tasks are essential to modern for-profit businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Accountancy includes the measuring, processing, and communicating of financial information; managing detailed financial records; preparation of tax documents; and tracking of an entity’s economic resources.

This Diploma in Accountacny program will prepare students for the expanding world of business, professional accounting services, and participation in the global economy. This Diploma in Accountancy course is designed for students who wish to get a firm grounding in accounting. Students are encouraged to think logically and strategically, communicate effectively, and apply sound judgment.

As an Accountancy graduate, you will be able to take care of all financial matters within a company, like keeping and interpreting financial records. You may oversee responsibilities like reconciling bank statements and calculating payroll to keep the company in strong financial standing. some of the specific duties of an accountant include:

• Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing budget forecasts
• Processing tax payments and returns 
• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Entry requirement

• KCSE D- (minus) and above
• Accountancy Certificate or relevant certificate