Advanced Diploma of Accounting
 
National Code
:
FNS60210
VTAC Code:
51201
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area:
Business; Finance;
Career Card:
Accounts Clerk
Duration:
FT: 6 months
Intake Dates:
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You are viewing a course for local students

This course is available to local students. If you are currently residing in a country other than Australia, please visit the course offered to international students.

What does this course involve?

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to assist senior accountants in a variety of work situations.

  • 3 days per week in class and/or online, during the semester, you will do 1-2 days per week (6-8 weeks) on work placement in general Accounting duties.
  • Assessments will be joint assessment(s) between class/online/workplacement

You will undertake studies in a wide variety of manual and computer-based accounting functions, perform internal and external audit functions, tax planning and evaluate business performance. You will learn how to monitor corporate governance activities, prepare complex tax returns, spreadsheets and corporate financial reports.

You will gain communication and people skills, learn about employer and employee responsibilities and gain skills in managing teams.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course prepares you for middle-level management tasks in financial analysis, financial accounting officer, corporation law assistant or costing projects manager. 

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

After successfully completing this course, you will be guaranteed direct entry (at an appropriate level) into the Bachelor of Commerce at Box Hill Institute. You may also wish to progress into the Bachelor of Commerce (Applied). You will receive credit for 11 subjects and be able to complete the degree in 1.5 years.

If you are an inbound international student, you may also apply for direct entry to both the Advanced Diploma of Accounting and Bachelor of Commerce (Applied) as a pathway package.

Can I apply?

You must have at least one of the following:

  • successfully completed Year 12
  • successfully completed the Diploma of Accounting
  • be mature age with work experience demonstrating an underpinning knowledge in the field of accounting

How do I apply?

VTAC and direct entry - beginning and mid-year entry.

VTAC - To apply for a full time position in this course you 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 the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
To apply for a part time place (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

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

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This course is subject to Government subsidy for eligible students. Complete the eligibility survey now to see if you will receive government assistance for this course. If you are not eligible for government subsidy, the full fee will apply.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $9.00 per hour. This course will typically cost $4,320.00 (full time).
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $70.00 or $100.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2013 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Full Fee

$15.26 per hour. This course will typically cost $7,324.80 (full time).

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2013 Fee Schedule

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment
  • Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. 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.

What will I study?

  • 3 days per week in class and/or online, during the semester, you will do 1-2 days per week on work placement
  • Assessments will be joint assessment(s) between class/online/workplacement

 
Units of Competency

FNSACC601B
Prepare And Administer Compliant Tex Returns For Legal Entitites
80.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify taxation requirements for complex lodgements and returns, gather, analyse and process taxation related data to prepare taxation returns and lodgements, and review compliance. Note: to provide tax practitioners services in Australia, tax agents must meet the requirements of and be registered with the Tax Practitioner’s Board.

ACC603A
Implement Tax Plans And Evaluate Tax Compliance
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledgerequired to assess taxation liabilities, optimise tax positions, establishprocesses and plans, evaluate tax policies and review tax compliance. This unit has application to a variety of financial services sectors and isapplicable to individuals working within enterprises and job rolessubject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.The Tax Practitioner's Board has set specific educational andexperience requirements for registration of tax agents that must be met.

FNSACC604A
Monitor Corporate Governance Activities
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledgerequired to research corporate governance reporting trends, examinecorporate governance standards and practices, and review complianceto develop and implement processes and procedures for meetingcorporate governance obligations. This unit has application to a variety of financial services sectors and isapplicable to individuals working within enterprises and job rolessubject to licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirementsso the varying Commonwealth, State or Territory requirements shouldbe confirmed with the relevant body.

FNSACC613A
Prepare And Analyse Management Accounting Information
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledgerequired to gather, record and analyse operating costs and data, prepare cost reports and budgets, and calculate the costs of products, services and other organisational activities.

FNSINC601A
Apply Economic Principles To Work In The Financial Services Industry
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply broad principles of financial economics that underpin a range of tasks and functions in the financial services industry. It includes understanding how financial instruments are priced in markets and techniques and processes government and organisations use to manage financial risk demonstrating broad knowledge of economic theories and related decision-making in a national and organisational economic context. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

 

FNSINC602A
Interpret And Use Financial Statistics And Tools
60.00 hr

This unit covers the application of techniques to access, interpret and analyse statistical data relevant to the financial services industry. It encompasses producing new statistical information and reports from existing data using a range of tools and processes.

FNSTPB501A
Apply Legal Principles In Corporations And Trust Law
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply legal
principles in corporation and trusts law matters.

BSBWOR501B
Manage Personal Work Priorities And Professional Development
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage own performance and professional development. Particular emphasis is on setting and meeting priorities, analysing information and using a range of strategies to develop further competence.

The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. Tuition fees are charged at an hourly rate based on a unit’s total hours (degree courses excepted). All course level fees quoted are indicative annual fees only, based on the most common annual full time load for the course, or for part time and correspondence courses, an average annual student load. However annual fees may vary depending on the number and mix of units chosen at enrolment for study in the calendar year, including the number and mix of elective units chosen. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to an increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. Fee rates are correct at the time of publishing. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.