Diploma: Public Sector Accounting

Work as a qualified accounting technician in the public sector. Make a positive contribution to the country by improving public finance management; contribute to the optimal use of state resources; demonstrate a shift from cash to accrual accounting.

If you want to work in finance in government or municipalities, this is the programme to study. It will give you the knowledge you need to work as a technical public accountant or accounting technician in the public sector. The course has been designed to address the lack of skills in the public sector and give learners knowledge that will help government run more productively.

On successful completion of the course, you'll be able to:

• produce high quality financial statements
• implement basic internal controls
• conduct effective internal auditing
• apply sound accounting and financial principles
• contribute to the optimal use of state resources
• demonstrate a shift from cash to accrual accounting
• make a positive contribution to the country by improving public finance management

On successful completion of the course, you'll be able to apply for a job as:

• Technical Public Accountant
• Accounting Technician in the Public Sector