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Diploma of Accounting

Course 19193

CRICOS Code 056373G
National Code FNS50204

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Duration

1.5 years full-time

Locations, tuition fees and intakes

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.


Campuses in Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Bankstown Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Blacktown Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Campbelltown Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Castle Hill Feb A$15,090    
Granville Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Gymea Feb A$15,090    
Hornsby Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Liverpool Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Meadowbank Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep A$15,090    
Nepean Feb, Jul A$15,090    
North Sydney Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Nothern Beaches Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Petersham Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Randwick Feb, Jul A$15,090    
St George Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Ultimo Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Wetherill Park Feb, Jul A$15,090    


Campuses outside Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Maitland Feb A$15,090    
Newcastle Feb, Jul A$15,090    
Wollongong Feb, Sep A$15,090    

*Intakes shown in red have already been filled
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Description

Build your skills in accounting by learning how to perform duties such as introducing and maintaining accounting systems, maintaining internal control systems, preparing financial statements for a reporting entity, preparing tax returns, reporting on business performance, managing small teams, developing business plans, and preparing management accounting reports.

Career Opportunities

To become an accountant in Australia, migrants are required to have their skills assessed by one of the three major Australian professional accounting associations:

National Institute of Accountants (NIA) – To be accepted as an associate member the minimum requirement is the Advanced Diploma of Accounting.  Further studies are required at university level to be granted full membership status. Visit the NIA website for more information.

Certified Practicing Accountants of Australia (CPA Australia) – To be accepted as an associate member, applicants must have completed an accredited degree program from a university. CPA Australia accredits specific degree programs at specific universities. To progress to full membership status, other requirements must be met, including work experience, references, and additional studies in their internal program.
Visit the CPA Australia website for more information.

Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) – The same membership requirements apply as for CPA Australia. Visit the ICAA website for more information.

Entry Requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 68 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent for Diploma-to-Degree courses (DIAC 573 visa requirement)

Exit Points

Depending on the units completed students may be eligible to receive Certificate 3 in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) (19191) and/or the Certificate 4 in Financial Services (Accounting) (19192). 

Course Structure

To receive the Diploma of Accounting, students must complete 22 core units and a range of elective modules.

Core Units

  • Prepare financial reports
  • Maintain financial records
  • Process business tax requirements
  • Produce job costing information
  • Prepare operational budgets
  • Make decisions in a legal context
  • Prepare financial statements
  • Maintain asset and inventory records
  • Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
  • Prepare income tax returns
  • Manage budgets and forecasts
  • Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity
  • Implement and maintain internal control procedures
  • Provide management accounting information
  • Prepare and bank receipts
  • Process journal entries
  • Communicate in the workplace
  • Use technology in the workplace
  • Apply health and safety practices in the workplace
  • Maintain daily financial/business records
  • Work in the financial services industry
  • Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Elective Units

Some elective units are listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.

  • Process payroll
  • Create and use simple spreadsheets
  • Establish and maintain accounting information systems
  • Evaluate organisation's financial performance
  • Administer accounts payable
  • Develop an operational plan

Additional Information

Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

 

Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.

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