Overview:
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting offers comprehensive training in financial management, budgeting, taxation, and auditing. This program equips students with the necessary skills to excel in accounting roles within organizations of all sizes. Throughout the course, students develop a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and the use of accounting software. They gain practical experience through case studies and real-world scenarios, preparing them for the demands of the accounting profession. Graduates can pursue rewarding career paths as accountants, auditors, financial analysts, or tax consultants, and have the opportunity to progress to higher-level qualifications in the accounting field.

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The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting has been designed to develop the understanding and skills of the regulatory requirements for tax and accountancy and how these frameworks are applied in the workplace. Learners completing this qualification will have a full understanding of what is to be expected from a professional accountant at work, able to produce and interpret a full range of financial information and accounts.

This qualifications is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.
> OfQual Qualification Number: 603/4848/3

Equivalences
This qualifications at RQF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year Bachelor’s degree.

Qualification structure
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Accounting consists of 5 mandatory units totalling 120 credits.