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ICAG Accreditation

Axiom Institute is proud to be an accredited tuition provider recognized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG).

 

Official ICAG Recognition

The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has registered, trained, and continually monitors Axiom Institute as an official tuition provider for the Chartered Accountants (CA) Professional Programme.

Registered

Officially registered with ICAG as a recognized tuition provider for the CA Professional Programme

Trained

Our faculty receives specialized training from ICAG to deliver the CA Professional Programme.

Monitored

Under continuous monitoring by ICAG to maintain high educational standards.

CA Professional Programme

  • Level 1 - Knowledge

Financial Accounting

Outline content: Financial Accounting is dealt with here primarily as a skill that supports the compilation of reliable financial accounts for sole traders, partnerships, companies and not-for-profit entities. At this level accounting includes knowledge of the essential framework of assumptions that underpin reliable reporting. Progression to: 2.1 Financial Reporting

Excellence

Business Management and Information Systems

Outline content: The business organisation is introduced and placed within the context and description of the environment in which it operates. Business structures and processes are explained so that the student achieves an understanding of the key functions of a business and of the basic approaches to analysing business activities. Critical to understanding the business will be business information and learning how information systems contribute to business performance. Progression to: thematic to the qualification and 3.4 Strategic Case Study

Excellence

Business and Corporate Law

Outline content: Students are introduced to the Ghanaian legal system. The syllabus then covers a range of specific legal areas relating to various aspects of business of most concern to finance professionals, including the law relating to contracts, employment, and aspects of company law. Frameworks of governance structures covered with, along with ethics and ethical behaviour relating to business including criminal law. Progression to: thematic to the qualification.

Excellence

Introduction to Cost & Management Accounting

Outline content: Management Accounting is central to the monitoring and control of organisations and provides the basic tools of positioning businesses to meet the objectives as specified more broadly in business strategy. The module introduces key Management Accounting concepts in costing, budgeting, performance management systems and management decision making. It also introduces students to the role of management accounting in the public sector Progression to: 2.2 Management Accounting.

Excellence
  • Level 2 - Application

Financial Reporting

Outline content: In this module, accounting from the Knowledge level is developed in the context of more complex events and transactions with a greater emphasis on compliance with regulations including local and international accounting standards and generally accepted accounting practices. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and competence in financial statement analysis and analysis of choices in accounting treatments. Progression to: 3.1 Corporate Reporting

Excellence

Management Accounting

Outline content: The aim of this module is to ensure that students develop a knowledge and understanding of the various budgeting and cost accounting principles, concepts and techniques appropriate for planning, decision-making and control, and the ability to apply these techniques in the generation of management accounting reports. Management accounting processes and techniques in the public sector are also covered. Progression to: 3.4 Strategic Case Study

Excellence

Audit and Assurance

Outline content: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop, understand and apply risk-based audit methods for both audit and assurance. Its focus is on providing the core knowledge of audit processes in both the private and public sectors from appointment through to planning, performance and reporting in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Progression to: 3.2 Advanced Audit and Assurance

Excellence

Financial Management

Outline content: The aim of this module is to ensure that candidates develop a critical understanding of the nature and scope of financial management. They should be able to assess organisational funding requirements, calculate the cost of the available sources of finance, advise on the optimum financing structure for an entity, advise management on optimal investment decisions including mergers and acquisitions, manage working capital, apply business valuation techniques, and apply financial risk management techniques. Progression to: 3.4 Strategic Case Study

Excellence

Public Sector Accounting and Finance

Outline: This module is designed to provide candidates with a solid knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and the technical knowledge and skills required to perform straight forward financial reporting responsibilities within the public sector. Advisory: It is advisable that students attempt 2.1 Financial Reporting before this module. Progression to 2.3 Advanced Audit and Assurance

Excellence

Principles of Taxation

Outline content: Principles of Taxation describes the Ghanaian system of taxation; outlines the basic principles of taxation for individuals and corporations; outlines key aspects of capital gains, VAT, and customs duties; and describes how taxes are administered. Progression to: 3.3 Advanced Taxation

Excellence
  • Level 3 - Advanced

Corporate Reporting

Outline content: The aim of this module is to ensure that candidates apply the appropriate judgement and technical competence in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements for complex business entities. Students must be able to evaluate and communicate the impact of current issues and developments in corporate reporting to those who may not have that technical expertise.

Excellence

Advanced Audit and Assurance

Outline content: This module is designed to provide candidates with the necessary knowledge and higher level skills to perform the responsibilities of a registered auditor within the framework of relevant Ghana legislation and international standards. Module outcomes are based on the requirements of the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) with an introduction to International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI). Further work is then developed to investigate the requirements of public sector audits.

Excellence

Strategic Case Study

Outline content: The module enables students to understand and apply tools and models to develop skills in strategic analysis, choice and implementation. Students will become competent in the use of management information to measure and monitor strategic performance. A comprehensive review will be undertaken of good governance practice, all developed within applicable ethical frameworks. Evaluating complex scenarios will be a feature of the module, based on complex data, and financial and stakeholder analysis including making recommendations.

Excellence

Advanced Taxation

This module provides an in-depth study of complex taxation principles and the application of tax law in various contexts. Students will explore advanced topics in both direct and indirect taxes, including international taxation, tax planning strategies, and the role of taxation in business and economic policy.

Excellence

Our Teaching Standards

Expert Faculty

  • ICAG qualified lecturers
  • Industry experience
  • Continuous training

Learning Resources

  • Official ICAG materials
  • Practice question bank
  • Mock examinations

Student Support

  • Academic counseling
  • Exam preparation
  • Career guidance