DCG – Diploma in Accounting and Management – (from the start of the 2026 academic year)

The Diploma in Accounting and Management (DCG) is a national higher education qualification conferring the status of a bachelor’s degree on its holder. As such, candidates sit the same examinations according to a national timetable, regardless of their status.

The DCG constitutes the first level of the chartered accountancy programme, and is designed to certify Level 6 competence required to carry out assignments in the field of management consultancy and organisational support, either within a chartered accountancy firm or in an organisation’s accounting or finance department. 

Acquire the skills required for each module comprising the qualification:

RNCP41843BC01 - Identify and characterise the legal context of an organisation to enable an informed and appropriate choice of the rules applicable to its directors and the situations they face

RNCP41843BC02 - Identify and characterise the corporate framework of an organisation’s economic activity in order to make an informed and appropriate choice of the applicable business law rules

RNCP41843BC03 - Support an organisation in the various aspects of managing its employees

RNCP41843BC04 - Support the organisation in its tax environment and manage its various tax obligations

RNCP41843BC05 - Analyse a company’s economic environment to gain a better understanding of its business and market

RNCP41843BC06 - Carry out a financial analysis of an organisation to provide information to support decision-making

RNCP41843BC07 - Analyse the context and management challenges within an organisation to support it at strategic, operational and organisational levels

RNCP41843BC08 - Contribute to the informed and effective use of information systems within organisations

RNCP41843BC09 - Maintain an organisation’s day-to-day accounts with a view to preparing the annual accounts

RNCP41843BC10 - Analyse and record transactions relating to assets and liabilities for the purpose of producing annual accounts and checking the overall consistency of the financial statements

RNCP41843BC11 - Use the management control tools required to monitor operations and steer an organisation’s overall performance

RNCP41843BC12 - Communicate in English in an international professional context

RNCP41843BC13 - Communicate effectively in a professional setting

Year 1

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Law

RNCP41843BC01 - Identify and characterise the legal context of an organisation

Module 5 – Contemporary Economics

RNCP41843BC05 - Analyse a company’s economic environment to gain a better understanding of its business and market

Module 8 – Management Information Systems

RNCP41843BC08 - Contribute to the informed and effective use of information systems

Module 9 – Accounting

RNCP41843BC09 - Maintain an organisation’s day-to-day accounts with a view to preparing the annual accounts

Year 2

Module 2 – Business Law

RNCP41843BC02 - Identify and analyse the corporate framework governing an organisation’s economic activity

Module 4 – Tax Law

RNCP41843BC04 - Support the organisation within its tax environment

Module 6 – Corporate Finance

RNCP41843BC06 - Conduct a financial analysis of an organisation to provide information to support decision-making

Module 10 – Advanced Accounting

RNCP41843BC10 - Analysing and recording transactions relating to assets and liabilities for the purpose of preparing annual accounts and checking the overall consistency of financial statements

Module 13 – Professional Communication

RNCP41843BC13 - Communicate effectively in a professional context

Year 3

Module 3 – Employment Law

RNCP41843BC03 - Supporting an organisation in the various aspects of managing its staff

Module 7 – Management

RNCP41843BC07 - Supporting organisations at strategic, operational and organisational levels

Module 11 – Management Control

RNCP41843BC11 - Use the management control tools required to monitor an activity and steer an organisation’s overall performance

Module 12 – Business English

RNCP41843BC12

The qualification covers 12 learning units spread over 3 years. We design our individualised and personalised study pathways based on the results of regulatory and academic assessments. Eight weeks of work placements or significant experience in a chartered accountancy firm or within the accounting and finance departments of an organisation are compulsory to obtain the qualification. 

Depending on the location, this course is offered over 2 years following validation or exemption from certain learning units, notably: 1, 5, 8, 9, 12, and/or upon obtaining a French degree or Level 5 qualification certifying higher education in the fields of law, accountancy, economics or management.

• Diploma from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research Level 6

Further information on this qualification (RNCP41843, exact title of the qualification, name of the awarding body, date of registration of the certification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

This training can be offered, depending on the sites, over 3 years for holders of a level 4 diploma or over 2 years for trainees who have validated prior learning in relation to the content of the DCG. For example, the UE offered in the 1st year, or those who have obtained a BTS in accountancy and management, a DUT or BUT in business management and administration (GEA) with an option in accountancy and finance, or a professional degree in accountancy, law, management or organisational management, which give rise to exemptions from the exams.

The DCG requires rigour, a taste for figures and analysis, method and organisational skills

20 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Positioning upstream of entry to training.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support by the CFA de l'Académie de Nice disability referent.

Equivalences and gateways: to be studied on a case-by-case basis depending on the candidate's background.

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult education, professional lecturers.

This course consists of certified skill modules, which can be taken and assessed separately.

Admission to 2nd year based on application after interview for candidates holding a BTS in Accounting and Management or a DUT-GEA in Finance

Registration with the CFA de l'Académie de Nice: cliquez ici

In apprenticeship: Training is available up to 3 months after the start of the course, subject to validation of your application, the assignments given in the host organisation (diploma compliance) and available places

Prepare for the DSCG ( Diplôme supérieur de comptabilité et de gestion) or go on to a master's degree in the field of accounting as well as management.

Access the professions of Associate in an accountancy firm, Company Accountant, Management Controller, Cash Manager, Associate within a human resources department or within an auditing firm.

Access for people with disabilities

- A group well-accustomed to the demands and pace of learning, continuing their educational journey

- A learning approach based on active and engaging methods that involve the whole group, including professional simulations that closely reflect real-world situations

- Experienced trainers with expertise in the course content and the qualification’s requirements

Pass rate for 2025: 75% of 14 candidates who sat the exam

Satisfaction rate: 100%

Termination rate for apprenticeship contracts: 17.1%

Rate of progression to further study: 88%

Overall employment rate: 13%

Employment rate in the targeted profession: 100%

Dropout rate during training: 0%

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