Diploma in CPA

📘 Diploma in Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Duration: 2 Years
Study Mode: On-Demand / Online / Blended

Course Overview

The Diploma in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at the Somali Institute of Technology and Professional Studies (SITPS) is a professional-level accounting program meticulously designed to develop skilled and ethical finance experts. With a strong emphasis on practical application and financial governance, this course prepares learners for leadership roles in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management across public and private sectors.

Foundation Level

The journey begins with a grounding in core accounting principles, economics, and the legal environment of business. Learners study:

• Financial Accounting: Understanding financial statements, double-entry systems, and basic ledger operations.
• Business Law and Ethics: Covering contracts, commercial law, and the ethical responsibilities of accountants.
• Entrepreneurship and Communication: Developing entrepreneurial thinking, business writing, and workplace communication.
• Economics: Micro and macroeconomic principles relevant to accounting and policy.
• Quantitative Analysis: Introduction to statistics and mathematical tools used in financial analysis.

Intermediate Level

This level transitions learners into more technical areas of finance and audit:

• Management Accounting: Cost analysis, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
• Financial Reporting: Preparing detailed reports for various stakeholders in compliance with standards.
• Public Finance and Taxation: Understanding revenue laws, taxation principles, and government finance.
• Auditing and Assurance: Covering audit planning, risk assessment, and reporting frameworks.
• Finance Management: Investment analysis, capital budgeting, and financial decision-making.

Advanced Level

This final stage equips learners with strategic thinking and global finance competencies:

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Strategy, Governance & Ethics
• Advanced Taxation & Tax Planning
• Advanced Auditing & Assurance
• Leadership and Decision-Making in Accounting

Assessment and Certification

Assessment is continuous, including written assignments, simulations, and final exams. Students also undertake case study analysis and scenario-based tasks reflecting real-world challenges. Upon successful completion, learners are awarded the Diploma in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by SITPS — professionally aligned and career-focused.

Career Pathways

Graduates will be qualified for positions such as:

✅ Financial Accountant
✅ Tax Consultant
✅ Internal Auditor
✅ Financial Analyst
✅ Accounts Manager
✅ Budget & Risk Analyst