Diploma of Accounting

If you’re seeking a career in the accounting industry but don’t have the time to complete a full-time professional degree, then this course could be ideal for you

About this Qualification

The Diploma of Accounting will provide you with practical training in the accounting discipline, leading to careers such as accountants, senior financial clerks and office managers. It is designed for people who wish to gain a broad understanding of the main functional areas of Finance and Accounting.

What you will Learn

You will learn how to perform duties such as introducing and maintaining accounting systems, reporting on business performance, preparing financial statements, maintaining internal control systems and preparing management accounting report.

Your Career

The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake duties such as:
• Introducing and maintaining accounting systems
• Maintaining internal control systems
• Preparing financial statements for a reporting entity
• Preparing tax returns
• Reporting on business performance
• Managing small teams
• Developing business plans
• Preparing management accounting reports

Units of Competency

The Diploma of Accounting requires 9 units of competency:

Core Units

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

Elective Units

(3 electives to be selected)

BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships
FNSACC505A Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSACC607A Evaluate business performance
FNSINC601A Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC602A Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
FNSFMK505A Comply with financial services legislation and industry codes of practice
FNSORG505A Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements
FNSORG506A Prepare financial forecasts and projections

Duration

6 to 18 months

Cost

$375* (Training delivered across Victoria with Victorian State & Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities encouraged to apply for training)

Pre-requisites

The entry requirement for this qualification is completion of the 9 units which comprise the core from the FNS40610 Certificate IV in Accounting
Or
Completion of the 10 units which comprise the core from the FNS40604 Certificate IV in Accounting.
The entry requirement can be met by evidence of equivalent competency to either of the above through recognition of prior learning (RPL).