Accounting
The Accounting sector services four main areas: commerce and industry, banking and finance, public practice and the public sector. Accountants will be found in Stockbroking, Auditing, Finance, Taxation, Management of information systems and Financial planning and Management.
The role of the Accountant is crucial to successful businesses around the world today. Accountants determine business performance results, interpret what they actually mean, and use them as an aid in the strategic development of the business as well as forecasting results.
Our nationally recognised courses cover these areas and equip you with the skills and knowledge required to obtain employment in a wide range of accounting businesses.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217)
| Subject | Unit Code and Title |
|---|---|
| Business Documentation | BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents BSBWRT301 Write simple documents |
| Cloud Computing | BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
| Subsidiary Accounts and Ledgers | FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry | FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| Financial Accounting | FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports |
| Complex Spreadsheets | BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| Computerised Accounting System | FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| Accounting and Budgeting | FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets |
| Payroll and Activity Statements | FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and installment activity statements FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems |
| Vocational/ Employment Outcome | First line Supervisor in a bank or credit union, Payroll Clerk |
Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217)
| Subject | Unit Code and Title |
|---|---|
| Financial Performance | FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information |
| Internal Control Procedures | FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
| Income Tax Return | FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
| Corporate Accounting | FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
| Cost and Management Accounting | FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information |
| Accounting Information System | FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems |
| Vocational/ Employment Outcome | Assistant Accountant, Senior Financial Clerk, Office Manager |
Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60217)
| Subject | Unit Code and Title |
|---|---|
| Principles of Economics | FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry |
| Business Statistics | FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial systems and records |
| Auditing and Reporting | FNSACC606 Conduct internal audit FNSACC602 Audit and report on financial systems and records |
| Corporate Governance | FNSACC624 Monitor corporate governance activities |
| Tax Plans and Compliance | FNSACC603 Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations |
| Evaluate Business Risk & Performance | FNSACC608 Evaluate organisation's financial performance FNSACC609 Evaluate financial risk |
| Vocational/ Employment Outcome | Assistant Accountant, Budget Officer |
*Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) has a total duration of 6 terms / 60 college weeks. Students must complete the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) before progressing to Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217).
**Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60217) has a total duration of 8 terms / 80 college weeks. Students must complete both Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) and the Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) before progressing to Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60217).
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