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Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and Business Performance

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting and Business Performance, a candidate will be able to:

Course learning outcomes Graduate Qualities
1. Rigorously apply knowledge of accounting theory, practice and regulation, explain their evolution of accounting knowledge, and the role of technologies in accounting.
Depth of disciplinary expertise
2. Analyse and critically evaluate the different frameworks, theories and concepts to assess and generate solutions in accounting, while recognising the complex factors that shape them.
Critical thinking and Problem solving
3. Communicate effectively and to a professional standard, in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context. Communication (oral and written)
4. Locate, process and analyse relevant business and financial data and information, using appropriate resources, systems and strategies. Information and Digital literacy
5. Generate ideas and insights to inform and generate alternative options for addressing complex issues in applying accounting concepts and techniques. Inventiveness
6. Demonstrate cultural competence, influence, teamwork and leadership skills in collaborating with organisational stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Cultural competence
7. Identify and integrate disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives in addressing practical managerial accounting issues in organisational contexts. Interdisciplinary effectiveness
8. Demonstrate integrity and ethical awareness, by acting in accordance with the accounting profession's codes of conduct in technical work, and in organisational and professional practice.
Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
9. Persuade and challenge others while appreciating the challenges in managing the diversity of perspectives and audiences. Influence