Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Program Overview

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Program Details

Overview

About the Programme

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance provides students with a strong foundation in financial principles, accounting practices, and business management. Designed for those seeking to advance their studies or build a career in the financial sector, the programme covers key areas such as financial reporting, taxation, and managerial accounting. Graduates will be equipped with the analytical and decision-making skills needed for roles in accounting, finance, and business operations.

Programme Aims

• To develop students' competence and practical skills in accounting and finance.
• To lay the foundation for future pathway and continuing professional development.
• To provide students with the relevant knowledge and understanding of accounting and finance as it relates to the wider business context.
• The knowledge and skills that will enable them to follow a career in all areas of accounting and a wide range of careers in business and finance.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate relevant accounting and finance knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in quantitative methods and computing techniques and know how to use these techniques and methods effectively across a range of problems.
• Interpret financial data and carry out statistical and financial analysis.
• Demonstrate understanding of ethical and regulatory requirements and issues.
• Effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including use of a range of media which are widely used in business such as the preparation and presentation of business reports.
• Demonstrate cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis.
• Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating, and solving business problems.
• Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations.

Skills You Will Acquire

• Auditing
• Business Law
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Professional Practice
• Strategic Management
• Taxation

Programme Structure

Assessment, Graduation, and Awards

• Assessment Profile: Assignment/Class test: 50%, Final Exam: 50%, Total: 100%
• Students must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%. If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade of 40%, students will be permitted one retake attempt in each failed assessment and failure of this retake will require students to re-module the failed module(s) again in full prior to additional retake attempt.
• Graduation and Awards: Students must complete and pass all required modules in this programme to receive a Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance certification.
• Students who are for any reason unable to complete the Diploma and who have successfully passed a minimum of 4 modules are eligible for an Exit Award of a Diploma in Accounting and Finance.

Attendance Requirements

• International Students: 90%
• Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%

Teacher Student Ratio

• 1 : 120

Student Support Services

• Study Materials
• Student Portal
• Accessible Faculty
• Recorded Lectures

Eligibility

Who Can Apply for This Programme

Local Students Entry Requirements

• Minimum Academic Requirement: LSBF Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field
• Minimum English Language Requirement: Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level, Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent, IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550, Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level
• Minimum Age: 19 years old

International Students Entry Requirements

• Minimum Academic Requirement: LSBF Diploma in Accounting and Finance, Equivalent Local Polytechnic Diploma in a relevant field in respective home countries in English medium
• Minimum English Language Requirement: Achieved grade C6 or better in English language in GCE O level, Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent, IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550, Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Upper Intermediate Level
• Minimum Age: 19 years old

Faculty

Master Industry-Relevant Skills with Guidance

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Tuition Fees

• (Prices inclusive of GST): SGD $6,649.00 (local students), SGD $9,083.33 (international students & progression)

FAQs

What Career Opportunities Are Available After This Diploma?

Graduates are well-positioned for roles like accounts executive, audit associate, finance officer, or tax assistant. These are in demand across accounting firms, banks, and corporate finance departments.

What Can I Study After This Diploma?

You can progress to the University of Greenwich's BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance or Manchester Metropolitan University's Bachelor of Science (Honours) Banking and Finance, depending on your academic goals and exemptions.

What If I'm Unsure If Business Is Right for Me?

That's okay. Your foundation in numbers and compliance can still open doors in business, banking, or even logistics—areas where analytical thinking is valued.

Is There Financial Support Available for This Programme?

Yes, LSBF's diploma programmes are eligible for UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) funding. NTUC members can receive 50% course fee support, capped at S$500 per year. To apply, submit your UTAP application through the NTUC website within 6 months of completing your course. You can also learn more via e2i.com.sg.

How Do I Get Started?

Reach out to our expert education consultants at or visit us at 80 Robinson Road, #01-00, Singapore . We're here to help you plan your next step.

Admissions

How to Apply

At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.

Admission Process for Local Students

A 'local student' is defined as an individual holding Singaporean citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or valid passes such as the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Dependant's Pass (DP), or Work Permit (WP).

Admission Process for International Students

International Students – refer to foreigners – who wish to pursue a full-time study in Singapore with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). You are required to apply for a Student Pass with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Admission Process for Transfer International Students

Transferring to study from one college to another need not be a painful process. If you are currently studying with another college in Singapore, and have already secured a valid Student Pass, all you need to do is to apply for a transfer of Student Pass to study with the London School of Business & Finance in Singapore (LSBF).

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