Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Enhanced Limited

The Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills learners require to deal with the complexities of accounting and finance operations at the strategic level of the organisation and to develop their ability to lead change in organisations. The Diploma is accredited at the postgraduate Level 7. The programme has a total equivalence of 120 credits. Completing the Diploma allows access to a dissertation at one of our University partners for a related master’s degree.

Assessment

Learners will need to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and. Original thought, problem solving and recommendations on actions will also be asked for from learners where appropriate for the unit. Intellectual rigour will be expected appropriate to the level of the qualification. Assignments will contain a question strand for each of the given unit’s learning outcomes. The assignment tasks will address the LO (learning outcome) and AC (assessment criteria) requirements. Within assignments there will always be requirements for learners to engage with important and relevant theory that underpins the subject area. The assignment questions will require learners to draw on real organisations to illustrate their answers. Mature and part-time learners will ideally be able to draw on their personal work experience too.

Awarding Body

We are an approved centre with Qualifi, meaning we can offer approved qualifications through this OFQUAL-regulated, fully accredited awarding body. Working alongside Qualifi, we aim to give assurances to employers and learners of consistent, rigorous, quality standards and valid, valued learning.

The six units that all learners must complete to gain this qualification are:

• Strategy and Global Finance
• Strategic Financial Management
• Strategic Auditing
• Ethical Behaviour and Corporate Governance
• Corporate Reporting
• Financial Analyst

A Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is ideal for:

1. Experienced Accountants looking to advance to senior roles like Finance Director or CFO.

2. Finance Managers aiming to strengthen their leadership and strategic skills.

3. Aspiring Finance Directors who want to deepen their expertise in financial management.

4. Accounting Professionals seeking to gain a higher-level qualification to enhance career opportunities.

5. Business Owners or entrepreneurs who want a stronger understanding of financial management for their businesses.

• This qualification is suitable for learners of 19 years of age and above.
• Learners must be in a role within the sector where they carry out accounting responsibilities.
• Learners must be able to demonstrate Maths and English at level 2
• Learners will be expected to hold a Level 6 qualification or a first degree. In certain circumstances, managers with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be considered.