Expand+There are no formal entry requirements to study this certificate. However, ideal preparation for this would be our OU level 1 module Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting (B190), but please note that the credits you gain for B190 cannot be count...

Hide-There are no formal entry requirements to study this certificate. However, ideal preparation for this would be our OU level 1 module Introduction to bookkeeping and accounting (B190), but please note that the credits you gain for B190 cannot be counted towards the Professional Certificate in Accounting (S25) or the BA (Hons) Business Management (Q91). This is an OU level 2 certificate. You should ensure that you have adequate study skills, such as those gained from OU level 1 study or equivalent, before you begin.

Expand+Please note that the final enrolment date for this qualification will be in March 2018 after which it will no longer be available to new students. You must complete your study by 31st December 2019. If you would like to discuss your options with one ...

Hide-Please note that the final enrolment date for this qualification will be in March 2018 after which it will no longer be available to new students. You must complete your study by 31st December 2019. If you would like to discuss your options with one of our advisers, please contact us or book a call back.

If you want a route into the accountancy profession or need accounting skills at work, this certificate is for you. You’ll gain knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting and its role in business organisations – including how to prepare accounts and how to use accounting information for decision-making, planning and control. You’ll also explore issues of business law, corporate governance and ethics as they relate to accounting and management.

Key features of the course
•Prepares you for professional accountancy training
•Accredited by a range of professional bodies
•Provides exemption from some qualifying exams
•You may be able to count existing accounting qualifications towards this certificate

Expand+Course details
This certificate has one stage comprised of two compulsory modules that amount to 60 credits.

Stage 1 (60 credits)
You’ll learn how financial statements are prepared, develop the skills to prepare them yourself, and explore diffe...

Hide-Course details
This certificate has one stage comprised of two compulsory modules that amount to 60 credits.

Stage 1 (60 credits)
You’ll learn how financial statements are prepared, develop the skills to prepare them yourself, and explore differences in financial accounting for various businesses – building an understanding of the frameworks underpinning accounting and audit practice. You’ll also gain applied knowledge and understanding of management accounting in different organisations and environments, exploring its purpose, principles and scope.

Modules
Financial accounting (B291) 30
Management accounting (B292) 30

The modules quoted in this description are currently available for study. However, as we review the curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time.

Expand+Skills for career development
The certificate provides a solid foundation in accounting skills. It is accredited by a range of professional bodies and is excellent preparation for professional accountancy training.

Career relevance
Although this...

Hide-Skills for career development
The certificate provides a solid foundation in accounting skills. It is accredited by a range of professional bodies and is excellent preparation for professional accountancy training.

Career relevance
Although this certificate does not qualify you as an accountant (for which you need to pass the qualifying examinations of a professional accounting body), it does provides you with the underpinning knowledge and skills that you need to progress to professional training. It may also give you exemption from some professional qualifying exams.

Even if you don’t want to be an accountant, accounting and financial skills are in great demand all over the world. This certificate will help you get ahead in management and financial careers across all sectors.

Accreditation
The Professional Certificate in Accounting is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the International Association of Book-keepers (IAB), the Association of International Accountants (AIA), the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA).

The Open University Business School is one of the few institutions worldwide that are triple-accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and Association of MBAs (AMBA) These are internationally recognised quality standards which independently validate the quality of the School’s teaching, research and operations. The School undergoes regular reviews to ensure that standards are maintained and has successfully retained its triple accredited status since 2004. This qualification is accredited through inclusion in these reviews.