Certified Financial Accountant

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The Certified Financial Accountant (CFA) program is designed by Global Academy of Finance and Management to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the field of financial accounting. This program covers a wide range of topics, including financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the theoretical foundation, practical tools, and soft skills needed to succeed in the dynamic and competitive field of accounting.

Course Overview:

The Certified Financial Accountant program is a professional certification course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel as a financial accountant. The program covers a wide range of topics, including financial statement analysis, accounting principles and practices, tax accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial accounting principles and their practical application in real-world settings.

The program is suitable for professionals looking to enhance their skills in financial accounting, as well as individuals seeking to establish a career in this field. The program is offered fully online, providing students with the flexibility and convenience to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Program Aim:

The aim of the Certified Financial Accountant program is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in financial accounting. The program objectives are to:

  • Develop advanced skills in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting
  • Equip students with the theoretical foundation, practical tools, and soft skills needed to succeed in the dynamic and competitive field of accounting
  • Foster critical thinking and analytical skills required for problem-solving in the industry
  • Provide students with practical experience in accounting through internships, capstone projects, or other forms of experiential learning.

 

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Certified Financial Accountant program will be well-prepared for a range of accounting-related roles, including:

  • Financial Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Financial Consultant
  • Financial Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

 

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What Will You Learn?

  • Develop advanced skills in financial accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices
  • Enhance analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial statements
  • Increase employability and earning potential in the field of financial accounting
  • Earn a professional certification recognized by employers in the finance industry

Course Content

Financial Accounting – FA 100
This subject aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and concepts of financial accounting. It also provides the technical skills for using double entry accounting techniques. By the end of this subject, you should be able to prepare basic financial statements. This knowledge is the platform to then develop further in more complex accounting issues covered in the skills and professional parts of the Certified Financial Accountant program. Recommended further reading Financial accounting for dummies by Maire Loughran Introduction to Financial Accounting by Henry Dauderis and David Annand Visit www.pdfdrive.com to access free, a wide variety of books on this course

  • Full/ All Lessons – 50 Video Lectures
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  • Financial Accounting FA100 Quiz Question Bank
  • 37 Question Assignments with Answers

Taxation – T100
Overview The aim of the syllabus is to develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies, and groups of companies. The syllabus for Taxation - United Kingdom (TX-UK) introduces students to the subject of taxation and provides the core knowledge of the underlying principles and major technical areas of taxation as they affect the activities of individuals and businesses. Students are introduced to the rationale behind – and the functions of – the tax system. The syllabus then considers the separate taxes that an accountant would need to have a detailed knowledge of, such as income tax from self-employment, employment and investments, the corporation tax liability of individual companies and groups of companies, the national insurance contribution liabilities of both employed and self-employed persons, the value added tax liability of businesses, the chargeable gains arising on disposals of investments by both individuals and companies, and the inheritance tax liabilities arising on chargeable lifetime transfers and on death. Having covered the core areas of the basic taxes, students should be able to compute tax liabilities, explain the basis of their calculations, apply tax planning techniques for individuals and companies and identify the compliance issues for each major tax through a variety of business and personal scenarios and situations. Section G of the syllabus contains outcomes relating to the demonstration of appropriate digital and employability skills in preparing for and taking the examination. This includes being able to interact with different question item types, manage information presented in digital format and being able to use the relevant functionality and technology to prepare and present response options in a professional manner. Recommended further reading Fundamentals of Taxation 2023, 16th Edition by Ana Cruz, Michael Deschamps, Frederick Newswander, Debra Prendergast, Dan Schisler and Jinhee Trone ii. Visit https://www.uktaxcalculators.co.uk/tax-rates/2023/2024/ to access the latest tax rates and allowances for the UK or copy and paste into your browser to access the information therein. On completion, you should be able to: Explain the operation and scope of the tax system and the obligations of tax payers and/or their agents and the implications of non-compliance. Explain and compute the income tax liabilities of individuals and the effect of national insurance contributions (NIC) on employees, employers and the self-employed. Explain and compute the chargeable gains arising on individuals. Explain and compute the inheritance tax liabilities of individuals. Explain and compute the corporation tax liabilities of individual companies. Explain and compute the effects of value added tax (VAT) on incorporated and unincorporated businesses. Demonstrate employability and technology skills.

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