HND · Business
HND Accounting
- Qualification
- HND
- Duration
- 3 years
- Region
- Central
Overview
HND Accounting at Cape Coast Technical University prepares you for practical work in financial record keeping, reporting and control. The programme is worth pursuing because Ghanaian businesses, institutions and public services need skilled accounting personnel to support sound decisions and accountability.
What you will study
You study financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, auditing, business law, economics and accounting information systems. You practise bookkeeping, preparing accounts, managing budgets, processing payroll, using accounting software and checking financial records.
Career prospects
You can become an accounts assistant, bookkeeper, audit assistant, payroll officer, finance officer, tax assistant or accounts supervisor. Career opportunities are available in hotels and tourism businesses in the Central Region, banks, audit firms, schools, hospitals, NGOs, local government and private companies.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you are numerate, disciplined and attentive to detail. You should value accuracy and confidentiality and be willing to investigate figures carefully.