SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

The School of Accountancy delivers two programs, namely Certificate in Accounting Level 4 and a Diploma in Accounting Level 5.

Program Statements

Certificate in Accounting Level 4

Program Statement: This 12 months program of study provides the vocational education and training necessary for school leavers, civil servants and private sector employees to become efficient and effective in the office environment whether in the civil service or in the private sector. It also contributes to a student’s repertoire of basic employable office skills needed by employers in the job market. Graduates are ideal candidates for positions such as junior clerk, accounting officer, or any position that provides clerical and bookkeeping functions.

Diploma in Accounting Level 5

Program Statement: This 2-year program builds upon the Certificate program and provides a sound educational base to facilitate the successful completion of university level studies. This also satisfies the basic requirements for entry into the Tonga Society of Accountants. Graduates are capable of performing the tasks of an accounting officer, assistant accountant, internal auditor, cost accountant and accountant in a managerial role. These are highly sought after skills in the growing expansion of the private sector businesses.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of the following:

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC)/Tonga Form 6 Certificate (TFSC) with a total of 14 or less in 4 subjects and with a minimum of 4 in English, and 3 in Mathematics, for entry into the first year of the Certificate programme.
South Pacific Form 7 Certificate (SPFSC) pass (B average or better)/Tonga National Form 7 Certificate (TNFSC) or successful completion of the USP Foundation Course (7 Courses). Applicants who meet these criteria may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate programme.
Applicants working in a field (not less than 5 years) relevant to their chosen programme may be granted entry into the first year of the Certificate or Diploma programme pending their assessment on appropriate activities pertaining to their chosen programme.
Applicants with a Diploma in Education (Secondary) from the TIOE majoring in Accounting may be granted entry into the first year of the Diploma in the Accounting programme
Applicants with passes in relevant courses from the University of the South Pacific (USP) or similar institutions may be granted cross crediting points. Entry level will depend on results of cross crediting.