This course is a great start to your career in accounting. You will learn how to prepare complex tax returns and financial reports, implement tax plans and provide management accounting information.

The Advanced Diploma can also lead to entry into a Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and St Albans
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  Class Contact, On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  FNS60210
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• financial analyst
• financial accounting officer
• corporation law assistant
• costing projects manager

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Accounting skills are in high demand particularly for professionals who can demonstrate knowledge in the areas of corporate governance, applying economic principles, tax planning and producing high quality management accounting information. Our Advanced Diploma of Accounting course is designed to offer these skills as well the Tax Law Skill Set required for individuals who would like to operate as Taxation Agents.

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals working in the industry in areas such as financial accounting, company accounting, management accounting, internal control, taxation law and computer accounting and are seeking professional identification.

This course will equip students with the knowledge to prepare complex tax returns, analyse and prepare management accounting information, interpret and use financial statistical tools and the skills to monitor corporate governance activities; and eligibility to apply for associate membership of the National Institute of Accountants. On completion of this program students may apply to universities to study a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business, or similar course.

• Monitor Corporate Governance Activities

  Unit code

  FNSACC604A

• Apply Economic Principles to Work in the Financial Services Industry

  Unit code

  FNSINC601A

• Prepare Complex Tax Returns

  Unit code

  FNSACC601A

• Implement Tax Plans and Evaluate Tax Compliance

  Unit code

  FNSACC603A

• Prepare and Analyse Management Accounting Information

  Unit code

  FNSACC613A

• Prepare Complex Corporate Financial Reports

  Unit code

  FNSACC614A

• Establish, Manage and Monitor Key Relationships

  Unit code

  FNSCUS601A

• Develop and Cultivate Collaborative Partnerships and Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBREL701A

Additional Elective Units

• Interpret and Use Financial Statistics and Tools

  Unit code

  FNSINC602A

To fulfil the requirements of this course, students must succesfully complete 8 units; 3 core plus 5 electives.

BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment FNSACC301A Process financial transactions and extract interim reports FNSACC403A Make decisions within a legal context FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system FNSBKG404A Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice work in the financial services industry FNSACC501A Provide financial and business performance information FNSACC502A Prepare income tax returns for individuals FNSACC503A Manage budgets and forecasts FNSACC504A Prepare financial reports for corporate entities FNSACC506A Implement and maintain internal control procedures FNSACC507A Provide management accounting information

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Relevant Industry experience or completion of relevant qualification.