Professional Development Institute
Banking & Finance

Certified Public Accountant

A joint professional certificate from PDI and Global Career Pathway (GCP), in Banking & Finance, assessed by online examination under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.

Joint certificate withGCPModules5Pass mark70%Exam duration3 hoursLanguagesMultiple
Joint certificate

This certificate is awarded jointly by the Professional Development Institute (PDI) and Global Career Pathway (GCP).

Certificate overview

This professional certificate has been designed to provide participants with a holistic practical advanced understanding of accounting. The certificate will help to enforce professional standards in the accounting industry and will distinguish certified candidates by signaling dedication, knowledge, and skill.

What you will learn

01

Understand the key concepts of Financial & Strategic Accounting.

02

Understand the key principles of audit and assurance.

03

Build an international perspective in areas of Accountancy like Auditing, Taxation, International Finance.

Curriculum

5 modules

  1. 01Financial Reporting
  2. 02Strategic Management Accounting
  3. 03Audit and Assurance
  4. 04Tax Compliance
  5. 05Business Ethics and Governance

Who it is for

  • This highly practical and interactive certification program has been specifically designed for professionals in the financial sector such as public accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, forensic accounting, and financial, managerial accounting, corporate accounting, or government service

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a degree from a recognized educational organization.
  • Have professional experience in the field.
  • Sit for and pass the certification examination.
  • Adhere to the Professional Development Institute (PDI) Code of Ethics.

Exam Requirements

Online Examination will need to be sat under controlled conditions at a PDI accredited centre.

  • 70% passing grade
  • Exam available in a range of different languages
  • 3 Hours duration
  • The examination is offered in multiple languages to support international candidates.
  • All candidates are required to sit for their exam at an accredited PDI Test Centre.
  • The exam duration is (3) hours.
  • Each exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Additional

  • On passing this certificate you would be eligible to be a member of Association of Professional Accountants and Auditors (APAA).
  • To apply- send your CV and a copy of your certificate to membership@apaauk.org