Lakshya Course

Basis of Finance and Accounting

Pathway to Globally Recognized Accounting Qualifications for Your Career

Build strong fundamentals in accounting and business finance.

What is Basis of Finance and Accounting?

The Basis of Finance and Accounting is a foundational programme designed to give students and professionals a strong understanding of core financial and accounting principles. This course covers essential concepts, including bookkeeping, financial statements, budgeting, and fundamental accounting practices, building the base for a successful career in finance.

Who It's For

Who Should Choose Basis of Finance and Accounting?

Fresh graduates looking to enter the finance and accounting field

Commerce students seeking a strong theoretical and practical foundation

Working professionals looking to upskill in finance basics

Anyone aspiring to build a career in accounting, banking or financial services in the UAE and globally

Individuals with no prior accounting background who want to start from scratch

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Basis of Finance and Accounting Syllabus

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Foundation Level: Business and Finance Essentials

In this level, you grasp how accounting fits into the business world and learn the hands-on skills expected of a professional finance executive. This is the first level of your journey.

Business and Corporate Environment
Introduction to Management Accounting
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Bookkeeping and Double Entry Concepts
Budgeting and Cost Management Basics
Introduction to Business Taxation, UAE Context

These topics mirror the foundation modules of globally recognised programmes like ACCA and CMA USA, giving you a head start if you choose to pursue them later.

Here you move from theory to application, learning how to use financial data to make real business decisions.

Preparing Financial Statements
Understanding Business Performance
Introduction to Audit Concepts
Corporate and Business Law Basics
Financial Mathematics and Analysis
Ethics and Professionalism in Finance

Students who complete this level are well equipped to directly pursue globally recognised qualifications such as ACCA Applied Knowledge, CMA USA Foundation, or CPA Fundamentals.

Advantages

The Basis of Finance and Accounting Advantage

Learn Anywhere at any Time

Industry-relevant curriculum designed for the UAE job market
Taught by experienced finance and accounting professionals
Flexible online and offline learning options
Recognised foundation course accepted by top employers in the UAE
Pathway to advanced finance qualifications
Strong placement support and career guidance
Part of IIC Lakshya's 16+ years of commerce education excellence

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Starting at AED 1,000/month

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Who is the Basis of Finance and Accounting course suitable for?

This course is ideal for fresh graduates, commerce students and working professionals who want to build a strong foundation in finance and accounting. No prior accounting knowledge is required, this course is designed to take you from the basics to a job-ready level.

Is this course a pathway to ACCA or CMA USA?

Yes. The curriculum of this course is closely aligned with the foundation modules of globally recognised qualifications like ACCA and CMA USA. Completing this course gives you a strong head start if you choose to pursue these international certifications later.

Is the Basis of Finance and Accounting course available online in the UAE?

Yes. IIC Lakshya offers both online and offline learning options for this course. Whether you are based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere else in the UAE, you can access the programme flexibly.

What career options are available after completing this course?

After completing this course, you can pursue roles such as accounts assistant, bookkeeper, finance executive, junior accountant, and banking associate across top companies in the UAE and GCC. It also opens the door to advanced finance qualifications like ACCA, CMA USA and CPA.