Work-Study Diploma in Accountancy

Course duration: 30 months

This Work-Study Diploma course aims to equip graduates with knowledge to perform accounting and financial reporting using cloud accounting software, plus utilising data analytics techniques to generate appropriate accounting information to enable management to formulate plans, control operations and make business decisions.

The course also enables them to conduct audits of financial statements in accordance with the Singapore Standards on Auditing (SSAs) while upholding ethical principles. Graduates will be able to prepare tax computations of tax liability for companies and leverage on tax incentives and allowances as tax planning strategies for the companies.

Prerequisite

If you enjoy analysing data and ensuring financial accuracy, accountancy is for you.

This course is ideal for meticulous, detail-oriented individuals with strong logical thinking, problem-solving skills, and proficiency with numbers. These skills are important for managing financial records, planning budgets, and addressing complex financial challenges - making you a valuable asset in the industry.

You should have a basic understanding of accounting principles, such as journal entries, and demonstrate strong numeracy skills.

Job role

The job role of Accounts / Tax Executive includes and is not limited to provision of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable services, performing month end closing activities and bank reconciliation, preparation of financial statements, computation of assessable income and preparation of tax schedules and computation of production cost.

The job role of Advisory Associate includes and is not limited to assistance in planning of the Audit, evaluating internal controls to assess effectiveness, performing substantive testing procedures, assessing adequacy of tax provision, review financial statements, notes and schedules.

Work-study training pattern

Day Release - One day of classroom lessons per week at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.

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Some of our partners

CLA Global TS  |  1FSS Pte Ltd   |   Numbers Management Pte Ltd   |   Philip Liew & Co    |   ForBis Accounting Pte Ltd

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Perform financial accounting for small entities

• Prepare reports to support strategic planning

• Perform assurance engagement in compliance with professional standards

• Perform corporate reporting in compliance with financial reporting standards

• Prepare statutory tax filings

• Perform data extraction and analysis using software and business intelligence tools to generate reports to support decision-making

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2

     • Business Administration

   • Higher Nitec:

     • Accounting (2 years)

     • Accounting (3 years)

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Minimum 18 years old with at least 2 years of full-time relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Career opportunities

Accounting offers a range of career options. You might begin as an Accounts Assistant, progress to Accounts Executive, and advance to Senior Accounts Executive. Diverse career opportunities in the following areas await you:

• Auditing & Assurance

• Financial Analytics

• Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Management Accounting

• Internal Audit

• Sustainability Reporting

• Tax

• Business Consulting & Advisory

• Corporate Finance

• Financial Forensics & Fraud Investigation

Boost your accountancy career: Starting from January 2026, graduates from Work-Study Diploma in Accountancy will be able to enrol for the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ).

For general queries on the course, please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/about-ite/contact-us.

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