Ica Gh Syslabus
Objectives and Expected Performance Outcome of each part
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA)
Syllabus for ICAG Qualifying Examinations
ACCRA 2009
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
1
Proposed Sylabus for ICAG Qualifying Examinations
Contents
Introduction Features and Inovations of the New Scheme Objectives and Expected Performance Outcomes of Each Part PART 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Financial Accounting Fundermentals Business Management Economics Management Information Systems PART 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Quantitative Tools in Business Audit and Internal Review Business and Corporate Law Principles and Practice of Taxation PART 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Financial Reporting Public Sector Accounting Cost and Management Accounting Financial Management PART 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Advanced Financial Reporting Advanced Audit and Professional Ethics Corporate Strategy and Governance Advanced Tax Planning and Fiscal Policy Review of Qualifying Examinations Syllabus May 2010 Proposed Transitional Arrangements
1 2 3
4 11 17 25
32 37 42 50
55 61 68 73
80 86 98 108 115 116
2
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
INTRODUCTION
After nearly four years of organizing examinations on the current syllabus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), professional programme, the first of which was held in May 2005, it is now considered appropriate and timely to revise and update it in order to bring it in line with current state of knowledge and to make it more relevant to the current demands of employers and clients. The job of the Chartered Accountant has become more sophisticated because of the effects of globalisation, developments in information technology and the complexity of the modern business organisation. The modern day chartered accountant, for instance, not only expresses an opinion on the accuracy and fairness of financial statements, but also advises management on the viability of
THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA)
Syllabus for ICAG Qualifying Examinations
ACCRA 2009
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
1
Proposed Sylabus for ICAG Qualifying Examinations
Contents
Introduction Features and Inovations of the New Scheme Objectives and Expected Performance Outcomes of Each Part PART 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Financial Accounting Fundermentals Business Management Economics Management Information Systems PART 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Quantitative Tools in Business Audit and Internal Review Business and Corporate Law Principles and Practice of Taxation PART 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Financial Reporting Public Sector Accounting Cost and Management Accounting Financial Management PART 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Advanced Financial Reporting Advanced Audit and Professional Ethics Corporate Strategy and Governance Advanced Tax Planning and Fiscal Policy Review of Qualifying Examinations Syllabus May 2010 Proposed Transitional Arrangements
1 2 3
4 11 17 25
32 37 42 50
55 61 68 73
80 86 98 108 115 116
2
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
INTRODUCTION
After nearly four years of organizing examinations on the current syllabus of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), professional programme, the first of which was held in May 2005, it is now considered appropriate and timely to revise and update it in order to bring it in line with current state of knowledge and to make it more relevant to the current demands of employers and clients. The job of the Chartered Accountant has become more sophisticated because of the effects of globalisation, developments in information technology and the complexity of the modern business organisation. The modern day chartered accountant, for instance, not only expresses an opinion on the accuracy and fairness of financial statements, but also advises management on the viability of