What does this course involve?
If you are a middle-level professional accountant, this course gives you practical career-orientated training.
As a graduate of this course you should be able to assist senior accountants and undertake duties in a wide range of manual and computer-based accounting functions, perform internal and external audit functions, tax planning and evaluate business performance. You’ll learn a range of skills including monitoring of corporate governance activities, preparing complex tax returns, spreadsheets and corporate financial reports.
The course also equips you with the communication and people skills necessary to present reports, be aware of the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees and to manage a team effectively.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course prepares you for middle-level management tasks in:
- Financial analysis
- Financial accounting officer
- Corporation law assistant
- Costing projects manager
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?
You will be able to apply for other courses at a more advanced level at other institutions or universities and possibly receive credit for studies already undertaken.
Can I apply?
- You should have successfully completed VCE or its equivalent, or be mature age
- You should be able to demonstrate knowledge in the field of Accounting
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?
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
Length of course
Full time 6 months
Part time 1 year
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.