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Diploma of Accounting

National Code: FNS50204
CRICOS Code: 056869F
Centre: Business Programs
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Business
Study Area Sub Category: Accounting


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What does this course involve?

If you’re looking to work such areas as company finance and financial management projects, this course equips you with the necessary skills.

It covers the preparation of income tax returns, financial reports for reporting entities and preparing and maintaining complex budgets and forecasts. You’ll learn to develop and implement internal control procedures, marketing activities, and financial strategies

You will also learn the skills to develop, implement and measure performance management systems.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course leads to work as:

  • Assistant for company financial reporting
  • Assistant in financial management projects
  • internal control
  • Costing projects officer.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

As a graduate of this course you will be able to proceed to study the Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

Can I apply?

  • You must have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE), or equivalent
  • Mature age entry is available if you do not meet the academic requirements

How do I apply?

VTAC
To apply for a full time position in this course must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If after the VTAC places have been offered, the Institute still has vacancies, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
To apply for a part time or off campus place in this course, you will need to contact the Institute directly.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview
  • Assessment of Application (VTAC)

Length of course

Full time 6 months
Part time (may be available, contact the Institute)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Both Self Funded $AUD 857.10 and Government Funded.
Places in this course may be available using either government funding or student funding. Contact the Institute for further information about the fees and charges associated with this course.

Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Units of Competency

FNSACCT502B Prepare income tax returns 70 hr
FNSACCT504B Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity 70 hr
FNSACCT503B Manage budgets and forecasts 50 hr
FNSACCT507B Provide management accounting information 60 hr
FNSACCT506B Implement and maintain internal control procedures 40 hr
FNSACCT501B Provide financial and business performance information 50 hr
BSBMKG405A Implement and monitor marketing activities 30 hr
FNSACCT610B Develop and implement financial strategies 60 hr



Course Information
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International Students

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