Diploma in Finance & Accounting (DFA)-Self Paced [IPAC]

• Understand the Fundamentals of Managerial Economics – Develop a solid foundation in business and economic decision-making.
• Analyze Financial Statements – Learn how to assess the financial health of an organization.
• Manage Costs and Control Budgets – Develop methods to monitor costs and improve profitability.
• Apply Investment Decision Rules – Learn how to evaluate and select investment opportunities.
• Understand the Time Value of Money – Develop skills to calculate present and future value for financial decisions.
• Manage Financial Leverage and Capital Structure – Learn how to use debt and equity to optimize business performance.
• Develop Capital Budgeting Techniques – Learn how to assess long-term investment opportunities.
• Optimize Cash Flow Management – Develop strategies to improve cash flow and liquidity.
• Manage Corporate Income Tax – Understand tax planning and compliance strategies.
• Make Dividend and Financing Decisions – Learn how to create effective dividend and financing policies.

Modules:

Unit-1: Introduction to Business
M-1 Managerial Economics
M-2 Generational Forms of Business

Unit-2: Financial Accounting & Cash Flow
M-3 Financial Statements, Analysis, and Information
M-4 Cash and Fund Flow

Unit-3: Costing and Budgetary Control
M-5- Understanding Costs
M-6 Budgeting & Control

Unit-4: Management Accounting
M-7 Break-Even Analysis
M-8 Investment Decision Rules

Unit-5: Decision Making Techniques
M-9 Time Value of Money
M-10 Capital Budgeting Techniques

Unit-6: Corporate Finance
M-11 Organization Objectives & Decisions
M-12 Operating and Financial Leverage

Unit-7: Cost of Capital and Debt Fund    
M-13 Cost of Debt Funds
M-14 Cost of Equity Capital and Capital Structure

Unit-8: Corporate Tax and Dividend Policy
M-15 Dividend Policy and Retained Earnings
M-16 Corporate Taxes and Planning

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Develop and analyze financial statements to evaluate business performance.
• Apply cost management techniques to improve profitability.
• Manage budgets effectively to control business expenses.
• Assess and select investment opportunities based on financial analysis.
• Implement capital budgeting techniques to support business growth.
• Develop financing strategies using debt and equity.
• Manage cash flow to improve liquidity and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate income tax regulations.
• Develop dividend policies to maximize shareholder value.
• Use financial leverage to enhance business performance and reduce financial risks.

This program is endorsed by International Professional Accreditation Council – Singapore [www.ipacglobal.org]

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 16 Modules
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 02
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Project
  • Total  Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 50%

Name: James Mwangi
Designation: Financial Analyst
Country: Kenya
"The course provided me with a better understanding of financial statements and how to use them to improve business performance."

Name: Abigail Mensah
Designation: Accounting Manager
Country: Ghana
"Learning about cash flow management and cost control helped me manage business expenses more effectively."

Name: David Banda
Designation: Investment Officer
Country: South Africa
"The capital budgeting and investment analysis module gave me the confidence to recommend profitable investment opportunities."

Name: Sarah Okeke
Designation: Financial Controller
Country: Nigeria
"Understanding the time value of money improved my ability to plan long-term financial strategies."

Name: Joseph Kamau
Designation: Business Consultant
Country: Tanzania
"Learning about dividend policy and capital structure management helped me improve business profitability."

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (Two Modules has One Exam)

• Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
• MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
• Written Question Mark: 30 * 2= 60
• Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (Each Exam)
• Pass Mark: 50%

• 16 Practical Focus Module
• 1 Reference Book
• Post Completion:
  • Electronic Certificate
  • Digital Badge via Credly.com
  • Printed Certificate Available
  • Printed Transcript  Available

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Competence in preparing and interpreting financial statements.

Cost Management

Proficiency in controlling business costs and improving efficiency.

Investment Analysis

Skill in evaluating and selecting investment opportunities.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Competence in creating and managing business budgets.

Capital Structure Management

Ability to manage financial leverage and optimize capital structure.

Tax Planning and Compliance

Skill in understanding and managing corporate income tax obligations.

Cash Flow Management

Expertise in managing cash flow and liquidity.

Strategic Financial Decision-Making

Ability to align financial decisions with business objectives.