Gatehouse Awards · Higher Diploma
Higher Diploma in Accounting
The Higher Diploma in Accounting develops skills in financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, taxation basics, auditing, and computerised accounting systems. Learners gain practical competence in preparing reports, analysing performance, and supporting business decisions. Graduates can work as accounts assistants, payroll officers, junior auditors, or finance administrators, with strong demand and pathways to degrees and professional qualifications.
Duration
12 months
Credits
240 credits
Assessment
Assignment based
Modules
16
Programme overview
Build knowledge for your next academic or career move
The Higher Diploma in Accounting develops skills in financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, taxation basics, auditing, and computerised accounting systems. Learners gain practical competence in preparing reports, analysing performance, and supporting business decisions. Graduates can work as accounts assistants, payroll officers, junior auditors, or finance administrators, with strong demand and pathways to degrees and professional qualifications.
Entry requirements
Who can apply
What you will study
Programme modules
Business Environment
Principals of Finance
Management Accounting (Costing & Budgeting)
Business Law
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Organizational Behaviour
Taxation
Business Strategy
Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Financial Systems and Auditing
Introduction to HRM
Business Psychology
Business Ethics
Computerized Accounting
Business Communication
Research Project / Internship
Fees and instalments
Payment information
Total programme fee
LKR 200,000
Initial payment
LKR 75,000
Instalment 1LKR 25,000
Instalment 2LKR 25,000
Instalment 3LKR 25,000
Instalment 4LKR 25,000
Instalment 5LKR 25,000
Fee effective date: To be confirmed. All amounts must be confirmed before the page is published.