Accounting
About this programme
Accounting is perfect for students with good numerical and analytical skills. The Accounting Specialization involves learning how to measure, process, analyze and communicate financial information about an organization to a variety of concerned parties. These may be investors, creditors, management, regulators or even the general public, in order to facilitate improvements and adherence to established rules and guidelines. Accounting students will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance while mastering computational skills and techniques used in professional accounting practice. Candidates will learn how to use industry standard accounting software and gain a broad understanding of accounting, finance and commercial within local and international contexts. Applicants for the accounting option are required to demonstrate a strong background in mathematics while those with previous exposure to statistics or business courses will have a slight advantage. Coursework involves a major research project along with other assessments including examinations, report submissions and group presentations. Our teaching staff has extensive professional experience in the accounting and finance sectors. Furthermore, students are encouraged to and assisted in finding relevant internships during the summer vacations after the fourth and sixth semesters of the programme to gain valuable work experience, language and accounting skills, as well as professional contacts.
Entry requirements
WASSCE/SSCE APPLICANTS Pass in at least six (6) subjects meeting the following criteria Three (3) core subjects, including English and Math Three (3) elective subjects GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) ADVANCED LEVEL Passes in three (3) subjects, with at least one (1) of Grade D or better. Credit Passes (Grade 6 or better) in five (5) GCE O' Level subjects, including English and Math Credit for a Science subject, if applicant was a Science student Credit for an Arts subject, if applicant was not a Science student ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE) Passes in three (3) subjects, with at least one (1) of Grade D or better. Credit Passes (Grade 6 or better) in five (5) subjects in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE), including English, Math and Integrated Science/Social Studies FOREIGN STUDENTS In addition to meeting the requirements above, foreign applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in English, granted by the University of Ghana, Legon or Alliance Francais(French applicants). Applicants must also attach valuation report of certificates from the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
Career prospects
Auditor Financial Analyst Tax accountant Accounting Manager Financial planner Forensic accounting Business Analyst Finance Manager Accountant Controller Bookkeeper Budget Analyst Management accounting Public accountant Chief Financial Officer Accounting Clerk Actuary Management consulting Mortgage adviser Taxation Financial Examiner Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Receivable Officer Bank clerks