Advanced Diploma of Accounting

(Course Code FNS60210 / CRICOS Code 057038D)

Course Aims

The units of competencies in Advanced Diploma are those associated with the recognition as a qualified accountant. The roles and responsibilities of people working in this field include tax planning, financial management and modeling, auditing and corporate reporting. This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees working in accounting and seeking professional identification.

Course Structure

AdDipAcc01
BSBFIA401A                Prepare financial reports
BSBITU306A                Design and produce business documents
BSBOHS303B             Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment

AdDipAcc02
FNSACC301A              Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC403A              Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC404A              Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

AdDipAcc03
FNSACC406A              Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSACC501A              Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC502A              Prepare income tax returns for individuals

AdDipAcc04
FNSACC503A              Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC504A              Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC506A              Implement and maintain internal control procedures

AdDipAcc05
FNSACC507A              Provide management accounting information
FNSBKG404A              Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
FNSINC401A               Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

AdDipAcc06
FNSACC604A              Monitor corporate governance activities
FNSINC601A               Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC602A               Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

AdDipAcc07
FNSACC605A              Implement organisational improvement programs
FNSACC608A              Evaluate organisation's financial performance
FNSACC609A              Evaluate financial risk

AdDipAcc08
FNSACC502A Prepare income tax returns for individuals
FNSACC503A Manage budgets and forecasts

Modes of Study

On-site or Distance or RPL.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Hands-on practice
Formal presentations
Lectures
Discussion groups
Research assignments

Assessment Methods

The achievement of competence will be assessed by a range of methods aiming at maximum flexibility and customization to address specific needs and learning situations. Assessment methods may include:

Observations of ongoing activities in class
Short formal and informal tests
Presentation of portfolios
Role plays
Observation of group discussion

Duration

Full-time 2 years

Intake

Term3: 18/07/2011 – 16/09/2011
Term4: 03/10/2011 – 02/12/2011

Term1: 13/02/2012 – 13/04/2012
Term 2: 30/04/2012 – 29/06/2012
Term 3: 16/07/2012 – 14/09/2012
Term 4: 01/10/2012 – 30/11/2012

Textbooks/ Resources:

$300 p.a approximately