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Department of Economics and Finance

Certificate in Corporate Accounting & Taxation

Provide practical grounding in accounting systems, financial records, taxation basics, compliance, and reporting for business environments.

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Programme Highlights What You’ll Learn

Bookkeeping Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Ledger Posting Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Trial Balance Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Final Accounts Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Programme Overview

Provide practical grounding in accounting systems, financial records, taxation basics, compliance, and reporting for business environments.

Introduce accounting concepts used in corporate settings.
Develop accuracy in recording transactions and preparing statements.
Explain tax basics, compliance, and documentation.
Prepare learners for accounting support functions in organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Record routine business transactions using accounting principles.
Prepare basic financial statements and interpret key figures.
Understand taxation terminology, filing support, and compliance controls.
Support management with accurate accounting records and reports.

Skills You Will Gain

Bookkeeping Ledger Posting Trial Balance Final Accounts Taxation Fundamentals Compliance Documentation Reconciliation Basics Corporate Recordkeeping

Curriculum Structure

Explore the programme module by module. Select any module to view its syllabus topics.

Accounting concepts and double entry
Source documents and books of account
Classification of accounts

Recording transactions
Posting and balancing accounts
Preparing a trial balance

Profit and loss and balance sheet
Adjustments and closing entries
Reading financial performance

Receivables and payables
Inventory and depreciation awareness
Internal controls and reconciliations

Purpose and structure of taxation
Direct and indirect tax concepts
Basic tax terminology

Invoices, records, and filing support
Tax timelines and control awareness
Penalty and audit readiness

Digital accounting workflows
Data accuracy and report extraction
ERP and accounting systems overview

Accounting cycle practice set
Tax support scenario
Short project presentation

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Pattern

Continuous assessment through quizzes, reflections, and module tasks (30%).
Applied assignment, case study, or guided practical exercise (30%).
Final capstone presentation, portfolio, or integrated mini-project (40%).

Certification Requirements

Minimum 70% attendance or active participation in guided sessions.
Completion of all module activities and internal assessments.
Successful completion of the final capstone task or presentation.

How You’ll Learn

Interactive digital lectures and guided faculty discussions.
Case studies, practical exercises, simulations, and real-world scenario analysis.
Short assignments, reflective tasks, and structured peer learning.
A final capstone, portfolio, presentation, or mini-project.

Who Should Enrol

Accounts assistants and junior accountants
Administrative professionals handling financial records
Business owners managing statutory requirements
Commerce students wanting applied accounting basics
Tax support staff building compliance awareness
Professionals entering accounting back-office roles

Frequently Asked Questions

The delivery mode is Online (8 Weeks / 40 Hours). Please speak with admissions if you need clarification about attendance or delivery arrangements.

The programme duration is 8 Weeks (40 hrs) with 40 guided learning hours.

The programme contains 8 structured modules.

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