Program Overview
The Diploma of Accounting equips individuals with the skills and knowledge to perform accounting functions effectively. It encompasses 11 units of competency, including core units in financial reporting, tax documentation, and management accounting. Graduates are prepared for careers as accountants, bookkeepers, tax accountants, and financial analysts, and the program serves as a stepping stone for further education and professional development.
Program Outline
Degree Name: Diploma of Accounting
Degree Overview:
This qualification reflects the role of accounting professionals in various industries, including financial services, tax agents, accounts payable/receivable officers, and individuals performing accounting tasks for diverse organizations. They exhibit initiative in planning, coordinating, and evaluating their work while guiding others within defined parameters. This program aims to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to perform various accounting functions effectively. It focuses on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities necessary for success in the modern business environment. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge essential for a rewarding career in accounting.
Outline:
The Diploma of Accounting program encompasses 11 units of competency, comprising 7 core units and 4 elective units. The course is delivered in a blended mode, incorporating face-to-face and online learning experiences.
Core Units:
- FNSACC521: Provide financial and business performance information
- FNSACC522: Prepare tax documentation for individuals
- FNSACC523: Manage budgets and forecasts
- FNSACC524: Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
- FNSACC526: Implement and maintain internal control procedures
- FNSACC527: Provide management accounting information
- BSBTEC402: Design and produce complex spreadsheets
Elective Units:
- BSBCRT511: Develop critical thinking in others
- FNSACC601: Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities
- BSBLDR413: Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBTWK502: Manage team effectiveness
Assessment:
Assessment for the program consists of a combination of written assignments, practical exercises, presentations, and online tests. Each unit has specific assessment requirements designed to evaluate students' knowledge, skills, and application of concepts learned throughout the course. Feedback from assessments provides opportunities for improvement and reinforcement of learning.
Teaching:
The program features a team of experienced and qualified accounting professionals serving as instructors. They are dedicated to facilitating a supportive learning environment that fosters active engagement and promotes student success. The diverse teaching approaches employed encompass lectures, group discussions, case studies, simulations, and guest speaker sessions.
Careers:
Graduates of the Diploma of Accounting program possess the necessary skills and qualifications to pursue various career pathways in accounting and finance. Potential roles include:
- Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Tax Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Auditing Staff This qualification also serves as a stepping stone for further education and professional development opportunities, enabling graduates to pursue higher-level accounting qualifications and certifications.
Other:
- Students must possess a personal computer with specific hardware and software requirements for online learning and assessments.
- This program includes units comprising an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law, relevant for registration as a tax agent.
- Completion of the Diploma of Accounting satisfies 部分 but not all registration requirements with the TPB.
- Students are responsible for acquiring and maintaining required IT equipment and a suitable study space.
Entry Requirements:
Domestic Students:
- **Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
- FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
- These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
- FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
- FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
- **Students must be 18 years old and above.
- **Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.
- English requirement: A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
International Students:
- **Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
- FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
- These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
- FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
- FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
- **Students must be 18 years old and above.
- **Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.
- English requirement: A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.
- **Students must have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling with Reach Community College and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in online classes.
- Hardware requirements: Desktop or laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:
- Specification of desktop or laptop is as below:
- Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz process
- Memory: 8 GB
- Display Card: 1 GB GPU
- Disk Space: 100 GB
- Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 or Windows 10 version 1809 or above
- Apple® macOS® Monterey v12, or Apple® macOS® Big Sur v11, or Apple® macOS® Catalina v10.15
- A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
- Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing or online classes.
- A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
- Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.
- Software Requirements:
- A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
- Students studying CAD will have access to the College’s Computer-aided design (CAD) system (if applicable to students qualification)
- Internet Requirements:
- A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection with sufficient upload and download capacity. A Wi-Fi or mobile connection can be acceptable.
- Students will have access to the college’s wireless connection whilst on campus.
- Community internet and computer access:
- In Australia, public libraries offer free access to computers and the internet, although students may require a membership card or be required to pay a small charge.
- Students may need to book ahead if they wish to use library services.
- Students will also have access to printing and photocopying services on a pay-per-page basis. Most libraries also provide wireless hotspots and recharging stations at no cost for students using their own devices.
