In a commercial world, everyone needs to account for the resources
which have been allocated to them, hence the word Accounting which
describes the activity of accounting.
Accounting is the language of business as all
businesses use this as a primary tool to communicate. The success
as well as failure of the organizations is communicated concisely
which further provides transparency and confidence to the management,
staff, shareholders as well as to the general public.
The Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and the Cash
Flow statements are primary statements found in audited reports
and each has its purpose. These statements are prepared in compliance
with statutory requirements which may change. Students of Accounting
are therefore better equipped when they also understand the theory
of accounting which they would only get through accounting degrees.
An accounting degree by itself is a general qualification
which opens up different opportunities including internal auditing,
tax preparation, planning or management accounting and business
consultancy.
WHICH DEGREE IS FOR YOU?
The following 2 degrees are appropriate for those
interested in pursuing careers in the accounting & financial
sectors with some foundation to legal knowledge in the commercial
sector.
For example, if you are mathematically inclined
with a passion for accountancy and prefer to be a qualified Accountant
or CPA, the B.Sc. Accounting and Finance may be appropriate. If
you prefer a general understanding of accounting with legal knowledge
for management consultancy career, the B.Sc. Accounting in Law may
be more appropriate.
The B.Sc ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
is appropriate for those who wish to become professional accountants
or for those who are professionally qualified in the accountancy
field and would now like to obtain a degree.
This degree is suited
if you wish to pursue a career in professional accountancy, investment
banking, investment analysis and management or financial management.
For those advancing to higher professional studies in Accountancy,
this degree is accredited by ICPAS; enable graduates to sit for
ICPAS Professional Examination for membership purpose to attain
the CPA Singapore designation.
The B.Sc ACCOUNTING WITH LAW is
designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career in accounting
or law and would like to work in areas of commerce such as insurance,
banking, sales and marketing as well as management consultancy.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
The B.Sc in Accounting and Finance will give maximum
exemptions to those who desire to become a Certified Public Accountant.
After completing the B.Sc Accounting & Finance
degree which is accredited by ICPAS, graduates may take the final
stage of ACCA or the ICPAS Professional Examination for membership
purpose to attain the CPA Singapore designation.
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