Diploma in Accounting & Taxation

About this program:

Accounting is the field concerned with recording, summarizing, analyzing, and interpreting financial data; it is the language of business, enabling employers to make informed decisions based on financial performance. Tax accounting is a specialized branch of accounting that helps track the funds leaving and entering organizations and individuals during a single tax year.

This program aims to qualify trainees to work in accounting and taxation and to earn a qualification classified at Level 5 of the National Qualifications Framework.

Admission requirements:

• High-school certificate or higher (foreign certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
• Age 18 years or older.
• Valid residency permit (for non-Saudi applicants).

Program features:

• Expert trainers and certified practitioners.
• Flexible study schedules.
• A tablet or laptop provided to the student (depending on the specialization).
• Free access to the academy's facilities.
• Content aligned with Zakat and tax legislation.
• A strong foundation toward advanced professional certifications.

Program outcomes:

• Perform financial and cost accounting calculations.
• Prepare final financial statements and other financial reports.
• Participate in internal control and audit committees.
• Prepare salary and wage accounts, including related additions and deductions.
• Carry out accounting tasks using computers.
• Manage the custody of cash funds and warehouses.
• Apply the accounting system using computers across all commercial activities.
• Apply internal control and financial oversight rules and inventory valuation.
• Determine and measure the cost of production and activities.

Career roles for graduates:

• Assistant Accountant
• Accounts Officer
• Cashier
• Disbursement Officer
• Warehouse Keeper
• Custody Officer
• Zakat and Tax Officer
• Assistant Auditor