Practical Accounting

Develop the practical capability to apply Practical Accounting confidently in the workplace, with a clear action plan you can use immediately.

This IPDS programme forms part of our Finance & Procurement cluster. It is designed for finance officers, accountants, procurement officers and stores staff. Delivery is practical and applied, and can be adapted for English or Kiswahili audiences.

Who should attend

This programme is suited to finance officers, accountants, procurement officers and stores staff, and to teams that need a shared approach to financial management, accounting, budgeting and procurement.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the principles and purpose of Practical Accounting within financial management, accounting, budgeting and procurement.
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to practical accounting challenges in your organisation.
  • Assess current practice and identify priority improvements in practical accounting.
  • Prepare an action plan to strengthen practical accounting and sustain results.
  • Communicate and report on practical accounting clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.

Modules

  1. Foundations of Practical Accounting
  2. Frameworks, standards and tools
  3. Case studies and practical exercises
  4. Workplace application and action planning
From capability gaps to practical results.

Method

IPDS learning is active, applied and assessed. Programmes may use needs assessment, case studies, demonstrations, simulations, group problem-solving, workplace assignments and follow-up coaching.

Duration and mode

Typically delivered as a short course of one to five days, in-person, virtual or blended. Certificate pathways and in-house programmes are available.

Assessment and recognition

Assessment may include pre- and post-assessment, participation, a workplace assignment or a competency demonstration. Participants receive a certificate of completion; IPDS does not imply accredited certification without formal approval.

How to register

Register your interest or request this programme in-house for your organisation by contacting IPDS through our contact page.