This qualification is nationally accredited on the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC). It is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of Accounting roles such as preparing financial plans and budgets, using spreadsheet to analyze accounting data, process financial transaction in manual and computerized environment, maintain payroll system and prepare financial reports for proprietorship, partnership, non-government organisations
and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.

Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway for employment in an accounting role within the public and private sectors. It is suitable
for practitioners who seek a formal qualification and, individuals who intend to join the finance sector. The various careers
and job titles relevant to this qualification include but not limited to:

• Accounts Clerk
• Finance Officer
• Accounts Receivable Officer
• Accounts Payable Officer
• Purchasing Officer
• Payroll Clerk / Officer
• Inventory Clerk / Officer
• Data Entry Clerk

Length of Programme
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 1 and a half years

This qualification is nationally accredited onto the Fiji Qualifications Framework (FQF) by the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC). It is also registered on the Pacific Register of Qualifications and Standards (PRQS).

Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a variety of roles within an organization and have a sound theoretical and practical knowledge of preparing financial reports for corporate, budget and forecasts, taxation, internal control procedures, financial and business performance information and providing management accounting information, and demonstrate a range of professional skills to ensure that core accounting functions and services are effectively conducted in an organization or business setting.

Career Opportunities
This qualification provides a pathway for employment in an accounting role within the public and private sectors. It is suitable
for practitioners who seek a formal qualification and, individuals who intend to join the finance sector. The various careers
and job titles relevant to this qualification include but not limited to:
• Finance Officer
• Inventory Clerk / Officer
• Accounts Clerk
• Purchasing Officer
• Payroll Clerk / Officer
• Data Entry Clerk
• Accounts Payable Officer
• Accounts Receivable Officer

Length of Programme
Full Time: 1 and a half years
Part Time: 2 years

Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme a person shall have:

i. Pass in year 12 or equivalent with English and at least 2 years of Accounting work experience or;

ii. Completed Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent qualification or;
iii. Meet the university mature student admission criteria.

Course Information
This programme has a total of seven (7) courses.