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Duration
12 months · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance
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Overview

The Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is a nationally recognised vocational qualification tailored for senior and middle managers, as well as accountants, who are looking to enhance their expertise in business operations and advance their careers. This diploma focuses on developing an in-depth understanding, strategic skills, and key abilities necessary to become an effective and impactful accounting and finance manager.

Core Purpose and Focus

The primary aim of the Level 7 Diploma is to equip learners with the advanced knowledge and practical competencies needed to navigate the complexities of financial management within an organisation. It emphasises developing a comprehensive awareness of financial principles and cultivating the aptitudes required for strategic decision-making in accounting and finance roles. This includes fostering the ability to contribute significantly to business performance and drive organisational growth.


The Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance is suitable for:

  • Senior and middle managers who require a deeper understanding of accounting and finance to improve their business acumen.
  • Existing accountants seeking to progress into more senior management or leadership positions.
  • Professionals looking to specialise in financial management and strategic accounting within their organisation.
  • Individuals aiming for career progression in financial directorships, senior financial analysis, or other high-level accounting and finance roles.

Qualification

Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Awarded by Qualifi Ltd
Regulated by Ofqual

Description

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

Who is this course for?

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

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