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.
