London School of Accountancy and Management - GADAFM validated by IFA, 2 Year Diploma, Top-up BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance

The GADAFM
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Validated by IFA

Graduate Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Financial Management

The Graduate Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Financial Management is a 24-month course designed for candidates who wish to pursue a career in Accounting and Financial Management. This course will provide you with the skills to solve financial accounting, business problems and support business processes. You will also gain a sound knowledge of business areas such as finance and business resource management, and learn how to implement and use some of the latest financial business practices.

Programme Objectives

This Graduate Advanced Diploma is both relevant and sought-after in the present Financed-based society. Employers favour our graduates because they are able to dissect complex ideas through a logical approach to analysing and solving problems as well as being familiar with current financial analysis. The aims of the programme are:

	To produce a workforce that is equipped to meet the growing demands of the local and international Finance industries.
	To give a thorough understanding of the principles and theories of the Finance Industry.
	To create awareness of current practice and appreciation of the directions of current research in Finance.
	To empower students to adapt to a fast changing finance industry and be in effective employment upon graduation.

Learning Outcome

The learning outcome of the course is to equip you for a career in any of the main areas of accountancy, where you will be able to put your financial skills into practice. Your graduate destination is likely to be within accountancy areas such as finance, costing, budgeting or auditing.

Profile of Candidate

The course is designed for individuals who wish to build on their existing accounting skills whilst being introduced to a range of topics such as debtors, creditors, balance sheets, business taxation and business liabilities, which will equip them with relevant skills and knowledge to manage in a real-world situation. The course is also suitable for non accounting personnel who wish to enhance their career opportunities, specifically in the areas of Accounting Taxation, Finance, etc.

Course Duration

The duration of the full-time version of the programme is two years of full-time study. At our School there are currently two intakes for the full-time version of the programme each year. The first semester begins in mid June. The second commences in mid January.

Each stage comprises 15 weeks of full-time study. In the Certificate and Diploma stages 12 weeks are reserved for instruction, self-study, and in-course assessments. Also, in each of these stages a further three weeks are reserved for self- study and in-course assignments.

All courses are structured to ensure that students are in the best position to pass the relevant examinations. Classes consist of formal lectures together with practice in attempting past examination questions.

Upon completion of the relevant Diploma, students can gain advanced entry into various universities in the UK. For more information on the above programmes and on the School, write to:

London School of Accountancy & Finance
3rd floor
12-20 Camomile Street
London EC3A 7PT
t: 0207 623 8777
f: 0207 623 8778
e: training@londonsam.org.uk
w:http://www.londonsam.org.uk

Graduate Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Financial Management Syllabus

Part 1

Financial Accounting
Business Economics Principles
Accounting in Business
Management Accounting

Part 2

Corporate and Business Law
Financial Management
Managing People
Advanced Financial Accounting

Part 3

Business Taxation
Cost Accounting Analysis
Corporate Finance
Management Accounting and Decision Management

Part 4

Corporate Governance and Audit
Financial Reporting and Audit Assurance
Business and Financial Analysis
Advanced Financial Management

Follow-on Course

On successful completion of the Graduate Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Financial Management programme, this qualification may help to gain entry to BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance awarded by Staffordshire University.

Assessment fees

There will be an assessment fee of £30 per paper chargeable during the semester exam/assignment submission. If there is a delay or late in paying the assessment fee then please note that this will incur an additional fee of £10 plus the assessment fee of £30 per module/assessment; however, there will be a grace period of maximum 2 weeks for late payment. The deadline for fee payable will be informed to the students in the induction or in the class room. There will be a separate form must be filled in.

The late fee will be payable except under extenuating circumstances; however, proof and written confirmation must be provided and the final decision will be made by the academic panel.

Institute of Financial Accountants
The IFA, established in 1916, is the largest professional body of its type in the world. It represents members and students in more than 80 countries around the world and provides a qualification and continuous professional development for those who want to become financial accountants. It sets both technical and ethical standards within the profession. Accountancy is a highly respected profession. If you are to achieve your full potential in this demanding and rewarding field, you must achieve professional status and a qualification suitable for the world of business.
Message from President – IFA
At 90 years young, IFA occupies a special place in the accountancy profession, catering particularly for those working in SMEs in over 80 countries worldwide. The flexibility of our qualification means that our members go on to work in a variety of different situations including running their own businesses in business or practice.