KIET — Faculty of Computing & Information Business

BS – Accounting & Finance

Meets the requirement of International Federation of Accountants Education guidelines — constructed around core certification requirements of professional accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, and ICMA.

Duration
4 Years
Credit Hours
127 CH
Eligibility
Intermediate (2nd Div)

About the Program

Program Overview

The BS Accounting & Finance degree program meets the requirement of International Federation of Accountants Education guidelines and is constructed around the core certification requirements of Professional Accounting bodies such as ACCA, CIMA and ICMA. The program also offers additional courses focusing on managerial decision-making for financial sector executives.

Minimum duration of degree completion is 4 years and maximum duration is 6 years. Graduation requirement is minimum 2.0 CGPA. Students opting for associate degree after completing 2 years of BS Account & Finance degree will have to undergo the remaining courses of the Associate Degree.

Program Details

Everything You Need to Know

  • Provide comprehensive education in accounting and finance disciplines.
  • Align curriculum with IFAC guidelines and professional accounting body requirements.
  • Prepare students for professional certifications like ACCA, CIMA, and ICMA.
  • Develop skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and risk management.
  • Build managerial decision-making capabilities for financial sector executives.
  • Equip graduates with ethical and professional accounting practices.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Apply accounting and financial principles to business situations.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
  • Conduct audits and assurance engagements.
  • Manage financial risks and make informed investment decisions.
  • Understand and apply taxation laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrate professional ethics and corporate governance practices.

Duration: 4 Years (8 Regular Semesters) — Max 6 Years

CategoryCredit Hours
Accounting16
Communication9
Information System/Tech6
Economics5
Finance21
Management38
Marketing6
Quantitative Tech6
Other17
Project3
Total127

Applicants must have:

  • Intermediate with minimum 2nd Division (45% marks).
  • A-Levels or equivalent qualification.
  • 3-Year Diploma in Business Administration.
  • Equivalent qualification from a recognized board.

Graduation Requirement: Minimum 2.0 CGPA

Graduates can pursue careers as:

  • Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Financial Analyst
  • Auditor
  • Tax Consultant
  • Corporate Finance Manager
  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager
  • Financial Controller
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Students complete 1 Internship (3 credit hours) providing practical exposure to:

  • Accounting and auditing practices
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Taxation and compliance
  • Risk management and corporate finance
  • ERP financial implementation
  • IFAC-compliant curriculum meeting international accounting standards.
  • ACCA, CIMA, and ICMA aligned certification pathways.
  • Comprehensive coverage of accounting, finance, and management.
  • Flexible duration of 4-6 years for degree completion.
  • Practical internship for hands-on industry experience.
  • 127 credit hours of rigorous accounting and finance education.
  • Pathway to Associate Degree after 2 years of study.
CourseACCA EquivalentCIMA Equivalent
MAN102 Business TechnologyF1BA1
ACT103 Financial AccountingF3BA3
MAN224 Corporate ReportingP2F2
MAN222 Performance ManagementF5P1
MAN304 Corporate & Business LawF4BA4
ACT201 Audit & AssuranceF8F3
ACT304 Business TaxationF6BA2
FIN202 Financial ReportingF7

Q: What is the duration of BS – Accounting & Finance?
Minimum duration is 4 years (8 regular semesters) and maximum duration is 6 years.

 

Q: Is this program aligned with professional accounting certifications?
Yes, the program is constructed around core certification requirements of ACCA, CIMA, and ICMA, and meets IFAC education guidelines.

 

Q: What is the graduation requirement?
Graduation requirement is minimum 2.0 CGPA.

 

Q: Can I get an Associate Degree after 2 years?
Yes, students opting for associate degree after completing 2 years of BS Account & Finance degree will have to undergo the remaining courses of the Associate Degree.

 

Q: Is there an internship in this program?
Yes, 1 internship of 3 credit hours is included to provide industry exposure.

Curriculum

Complete Course List

127 Total Credit Hours — 4 Year Program (8 Semesters) — ACCA/CIMA/ICMA Aligned

#Course CodeCourse TitleCHACCA Equiv.
YEAR 1
1MAN101Principles of Management3
2MAN100Personal Skills Development-11
3MAN102Business Technology3F1
4QT103Business Maths3
5ACT104Intermediate Accounting3
6ECO100Economics2
7COM131English 13
8SS199Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan2
9MAN121Management Accounting3
10MKT101Principles of Marketing3
11QT203Statistics & Inferences3
12ACT103Financial Accounting3+1F3
YEAR 2
13MAN212Organizational Behavior3
14MAN224Corporate Reporting3P2
15SS100Islamic studies2
16COM132English 23
17FIN201Introduction to Business Finance3
18COM2–Language3
19MAN208Entrepreneurship2
20SS102Intro to Environmental Sci & Mgt3
21MAN302HRM3
22IS201Enterprise Resource Planning3
23SS105History of Arts & Design2
YEAR 3
24MKT202Marketing Management3
25MAN222Performance Management in Acc3+1F5
26MAN304Corporate & Business Law3F4
27SS206CSR Management2
28FIN302Financial Management3
29ACT201Audit & Assurance3F8
30MAN308Islamic Economics & Finance3
31ACT304Business Taxation3F6
32FIN202Financial Reporting3F7
33SC304MBR3
34SS/ASports2
YEAR 4
35ACT401Integrated Accounting IS3
36FIN412Financial Modelling & Forecasting3
37MAN395Business Strategy3
38FIN411Risk Management3
39FIN419FINTECH3
40ELEElective-13
41MAN402PSD-22
42ELEElective-23
43ISF400Islamic Financial Instrum. & Shariah Govern3
44ER302ERP Financial Implementation3
45IPTDProject3
46Understanding of Holy Quran-1/Ethics-11
47Understanding of Holy Quran-2/Ethics-21
Total Credit Hours127

After Graduation

Career Pathways

💼
Chartered Accountant
ACCA / CA
💰
Financial Analyst
Planning & Analysis
📊
Auditor
Internal & External
💸
Tax Consultant
Compliance & Strategy
👥
Corporate Finance Manager
Strategic Finance
💼
Investment Banker
Capital Markets

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