Accounting Officer – Diploma

Accounting Officer

Level of Qualification:

Diploma

Duration:

2 Years

ECTS credits:

120

Language of Instruction:

Greek

Students enrolled in this two-year program earn a Diploma in Accounting Officer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level Accounting positions in private and public organizations and for higher studies in accounting and business.

Career Prospects and Access to Further Studies

All organizations, from the smallest to the largest, have computerized accounting office or purchase computerized accounting services from accounting service providers. Therefore, there is a very high demand for accounting officers. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in the following organizations and professions and/or continue their studies in a Bachelor’s degree program in the field of Accounting, Business Administration, etc.:

  • Companies providing accounting and/or auditing services,
  • Service, trade or industry companies,
  • Banks and
  • Public and semi-public organizations.

Professional Certifications

The course syllabuses of the program are designed to prepare the students of the Accounting Officer Diploma to take external examinations and obtain, in parallel with their studies, the following professional certifications:

  • Pearson LCCI Level 1 Bookkeeping,
  • Pearson LCCI Level 2 Bookkeeping and Accounting,
  • Pearson LCCI Level 3 Accounting and
  • European Computer Driving License (ECDL).

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Accreditation

This program of study is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study.

Dipae

The qualification awarded is recognized by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications.

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Purpose and Objectives

The program’s purpose and objectives are:

  1. To provide students with the necessary knowledge to apply book-keeping;
  2. To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles, regulations and theories of book-keeping;
  3. To provide students with important knowledge related to tax, social insurance issues as well as labor and company law;
  4. To train students on how to use popular Computerized Accounting Software and Payroll Software as well as other popular software such as Excel, Word, Internet browser and Outlook and the operating system Windows; and
  5. To provide students with the problem-solving skills and tools needed to begin their career and to enable them to advance in the accounting field.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Acquire a comprehensive view of Accounting principles, rules and theories;
  2. Execute the procedures of modern accounting that is applied by accounting officers in organizations;
  3. Use Computerized Accounting software, payroll software and other popular software such as Excel, Word, Internet browser and Outlook and the operating system Windows;
  4. Open accounts in a computerized accounting software, record accounting entries and print accounting reports; and
  5. Complete forms related to Social Insurance, Value Added Tax, other Taxes and others.

Students learn how to use the most popular computerized accounting and payroll software in Cyprus, E-Soft Accounting Software System and Premier Payroll.

Credit Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 ECTS credits as follows:

 ECTS
General Education Requirements24
Major Requirements84
Free Electives12
Total120

General Education Requirements

Course Code & TitleECTS
ENG101 English Communication6
ENG102 English Writing6
ENG201 Advanced English6
ENG205 Advanced English Communication6

Major Requirements

Course Code & TitleECTS
ACC112 Accounting I12
ACC203 Accounting II12
ACC204 Computerized Book-Keeping12
ACC206 Taxation6
ACC207 Accounting III12
ACC210 Taxation II6
ACC214 Book-Keeping Applications12
CSC124 Computer Applications6
CSC125 Spreadsheets6
LAW102 Company and Labor Law6
LAW103 Company and Labor Law II6
MAJ101 Internship6
MTH105 Financial Mathematics6

Free Electives The student is free to take any course offered by the College such as:

Course Code & TitleECTS
CSC226 Advance Spreadsheets6
MGT102 Introduction to Business6

Year 1 – Fall Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
ACC112 Accounting I12
CSC117 Introduction to Computing6
ENG101 English Communication6
LAW102 Company and Labor Law6

Year 1 – Spring Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
ACC203 Accounting II12
CSC124 Computer Applications6
ENG102 English Writing6
MTH105 Financial Mathematics6

Year 2 – Fall Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
ACC204 Computerized Book-Keeping12
ACC206 Taxation6
CSC125 Spreadsheets6
ENG201 Advanced English6

Year 2 – Spring Semester

Course Code & TitleECTS
ACC214 Book-Keeping Applications12
ACC210 Taxation II6
CSC126 Presentation Application6
ENG205 Advanced English Communication6

Effrosyni Andreou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Gregoris Gregoriou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching : Computer Science

Ivi Georgiou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Mathematics

Panayiotis Hadjimavris

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Accounting, Finance

Yiannis Karagiorgis

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Law

Thalia Malekou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Maria Michael

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Accounting

Andrie Pouroutidou

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Sophia Pratzioti

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Phidias Soteriades

Associate Lecturer
Areas of Teaching: Accounting, Finance

Dr Spyros Theocharides

Assistant Professor
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Effrosyni Andreou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, University of Cyprus, 2018
MA in Language and Communication Coaching, Radboud University, 2019

Gregoris Gregoriou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, Administraion, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching : Computer Science

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BSc in Computer Science, University of Nicosia, 2008
MBA in Management Information Systems, University of Nicosia, 2011

Ivi Georgiou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Mathematics

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BSc in Applied Mathematics, University of Cyprus, 2016
MSc Data Science, University of Sussex, 2017

Panayiotis Hadjimavris

Panayiotis Hadjimavris

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty
Areas of Teaching: Accounting, Finance

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in Accounting, Finance and Auditing, Higher Technological Educational Institute of Kalamata, 2009
MA in Banking and Finance, Open University Cyprus, 2020

Yiannis Karagiorgis

Yiannis Karagiorgis

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Law

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

LLB in Law, European University Cyprus, 2015
LLM in Law, European University Cyprus, 2017
PhD (CAN) in Law, European University Cyprus

Thalia Malekou

Thalia Malekou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, English Language Foundation, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, 2006
MA in Education (Special Educational Needs), 2008

Maria Michael

Maria Michael

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty
Areas of Teaching: Accounting

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in Economics and Politics, University of Manchester, 2015
MSc in Shipping Trading and Finance, Cass Business School, 2016
Certified Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 2021

Andrie Pouroutidou

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, National and Kapodistrian University, 2006
Graduate Diploma in Globalisation and Governance, Brunel University, 2007

Sophia Pratzioti

Sophia Pratzioti

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BA in Computer Science, Ionian University, 2008
MSc in International Business, University of Birmingham, 2010
MSc in Information and Communication Systems (System Security), Open University of Cyprus, 2018

Phidias Soteriades

Phidias Soteriades

Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty
Areas of Teaching: Accounting, Finance

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BSc in Accounting and Finance, Lancaster University, 2012
Certified Accountant, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 2015
Advanced Diploma in International Taxation, Chartered Institute of Taxation, 2022
Full Member, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus, 2022

Dr Spyros Theocharides

Dr Spyros Theocharides

Position: Assistant Professor
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science

Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:

BSc Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2016
PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2022

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship?

If you are a Cypriot citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you have lived with your family in Cyprus for the last 5 years and have an annual gross family income of up to €59,000, you may be eligible to receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship of up to €3.420 / year. You can find out if you are eligible for the sponsorship by contacting officers of the College. The College officers are on hand to help you prepare your application for the sponsorship.

If I have studied at a recognized higher education institution or an accredited higher education program of study, can I receive an exemption from some courses?

Of course, for courses that you have successfully completed you can be exempted from corresponding or related courses. Based on the regulations of the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, you can transfer credits of up to 50% of the total credits of your program of study you will be studying. This means that for bachelor’s degree that bears 240 ECTS you may transfer up to 120 ECTS.

After I complete this program of study, can I continue to a Bachelor’s degree program of study?

Yes. After you successfully complete this accredited program of study, you can transfer the courses you have successfully completed and continue to a related Bachelor’s degree program of study.

I have no knowledge regarding this program of study. How difficult will it be for me to begin my studies?

Attending this program does not require knowledge of the subjects of study. Teaching commences with the basics and progresses to the most advanced.

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