Purpose of the Diploma
The Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) is designed to produce competent individuals with comprehensive and a wide range of technical accounting knowledge, skills and attitudes which will enable them to work in any sector of the economy.
Objectives of ATD
(a) To produce accounting staff who will, among other things:
(i) Be responsible for the efficient operation of their organisations’ systems and
implementation of agreed policies.
(ii) Adhere to professional ethics.
(iii) Be effective communicators, orally and in writing.
(b) To provide ATD holders with an avenue for progression and continuing learning in accountancy and other fields.
(c) To create an enabling environment for Accounting Technicians to associate and network.