Finance / Accounting (General)

Course summary

Building on the Certificate in Financial Studies (CeFS), the Diploma has been designed to provide students with a challenging qualification covering the core disciplines of financial capability. Students are encouraged to become responsible borrowers, sensible savers, and have an appreciation of the need for financial planning throughout their life. As an Applied General Qualification, CeFS is a comprehensive introduction to personal finance. It develops the knowledge and skills required for young people to make informed financial decisions by introducing them to the risks and challenges involved in personal finance and to tools for effective planning. Building on the work in the Certificate, the Diploma covers the sustainability of an individual’s finances as well as the sustainability of the Financial Services System.