The Diploma in Computerized Accounting aims to provide students with the opportunity to obtain knowledge and skills relating to manual and computerized accounting, costing, budgeting, taxation, financial accounting and financial management, as well as spread sheeting and word processing software. Typically, graduates find employment in small to medium sized enterprises and corporate finance departments. The public sector and non-profit sector also provide many opportunities for the accounting assistant. More senior opportunities will exist for those with experience in related administrative and accounting areas or those working in one of the recognized accounting designations.