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[NP-ELAC1] Work-Study Post-Diploma Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ELAC1)

Offered by School of Business & Accountancy

Work-Study Programmes

About Course
Course Schedule
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
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Area of interest
Accounting, Business

About Course

Course Objectives

From financial reporting to accounting techniques, this course enables the learner to gain the technical skills and knowledge required to be an accountant, auditor or a finance executive. Learner will learn how to compute tax liabilities, develop business valuation models and perform audit procedures. Upon graduation, the learner may progress to the Singapore CA Qualification to attain the Chartered Accountant of Singapore designation.

Course Description

The Work-Study Post-Diploma Advanced Diploma in Accountancy (ELAC1) is a 1.5 year course.

Learner will gain knowledge and skills from:
(1) PDC in in Financial Reporting & Tax, which comprises
•   Principles of Financial Reporting (40hrs)
•   Singapore Taxation (40hrs)

(2) PDC in Advanced Financial Reporting & Assurance
•   Advanced Financial Reporting (40hrs)
•   Assurance (40hrs)
•   On-the-Job Training 1 (120 hours)

(3) PDC in Financial Management & Accounting for Decision Making
•   Financial Management (40hrs)
•   Accounting for Decision Making (40hrs)
•   On-the-Job Training 2 (120 hours)

Course 
Schedule

September 2025 intake:
Course Period:
15/09/2025 to 14/09/2026 - (1 year) for applicants who graduated with full time Diploma in Accountancy from the 5 local polytechnics in 2024 or later, will be granted module exemption for Principles of Reporting & Singapore Taxation.
15/09/2025 to 14/03/2027 - (1.5 years) for applicants who graduated with a full time Diploma within 3 years from course start date.

Class Days: Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Time:          7.00pm to 10.00pm
Delivery Mode: Online learning (Synchronous eLearning)

Registration Period: 01/06/2025 to 31/07/2025
Application form: Application for Work-Study Programmes (WSP) - September & October 2025

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice and schedule is subject to change

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024046568

Advanced Diploma in Accountancy

Post-Diploma Certificate in Advanced Financial Reporting & Assurance
Advanced Financial Reporting (NP-AAFNRX)
Provides the knowledge of the Conceptual Framework and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) to enable you to explain their application, including the treatment and disclosure of hedge accounting, demonstrating appropriate professional judgment.
Assurance (NP-AASRNX)
Equips you to be able to demonstrate how an auditor obtains an understanding of the entity, plans and performs audit procedures and more in accordance with the Singapore Standards on Auditing and Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) 1 (NP-AOJT10)
The module encompasses on-the-job training in accounting, auditing or taxation under the supervision of an approved mentor in an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). Full-time employment with an ATO to fulfil the required on-the-job training hours and minimum employment period are required in order to complete the module.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Financial Management & Accounting for Decision Making
Accounting for Decision Making (NP-AAFDMX)
Develops you with management accounting techniques for planning, control, and decision-making. Focuses on analysis of relevant information for decision-making by management.
Financial Management (NP-AFMNX)
Provides you with the knowledge and skills to manage the finance function of a business.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) 2 (NP-AOJT20)
The module encompasses on-the-job training in accounting, auditing or taxation under the supervision of an approved mentor in an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). Full-time employment with an ATO to fulfil the required on-the-job training hours and minimum employment period are required in order to complete the module.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Financial Reporting & Singapore Taxation
Principles of Financial Reporting (NP-APFRPX)
Provides the knowledge of the Conceptual Framework and the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) for you to be able to explain and advise on the application of the SFRS, demonstrating appropriate professional judgment.
Singapore Taxation (NP-ASGTX)
Equips you with the core knowledge of the principles and major technical areas of taxation through a variety of scenarios and situations.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Citizenship type

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates (within 3 years of graduation) with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:

Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy & Finance
  • Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy
Singapore Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy
  • Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
Temasek Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accounting & Finance
or

Condition 2

Citizenship type

Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And National Service:Male Polytechnic graduates can apply within 3 years of completing National Service (NS) operationally ready date. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:

Nanyang Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy & Finance
  • Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy
Singapore Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accountancy
  • Diploma in Business Practice (Accounting)
Temasek Polytechnic
  • Diploma in Accounting & Finance

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Financial Reporting & Singapore Taxation Post-Diploma Certificate in Advanced Financial Reporting & Assurance Post-Diploma Certificate in Financial Management & Accounting for Decision Making Total course fee
Full Course fee $2,912.48 $2,912.48 $2,912.48 $8,737.44
PR Sponsored by SME (WSP) $303.27 $303.27 $303.27 $909.81
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME (WSP) $303.27 $303.27 $303.27 $909.81
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 (WSP) $436.87 $436.87 $436.87 $1,310.61
Singapore PR (WSP) $1,164.99 $1,164.99 $1,164.99 $3,494.97

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.