Advanced Diploma of Accounting

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National code: FNS60217 Advanced diploma (TAFE) Online Send me a link to this course

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting provides students with practical accounting skills. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of accounting principles and applications used in the workplace. This includes accounting functions related to tax issues and plans, corporate governance matters, reporting on financial systems, analysing management accounting information and applying accounting principles in legal-related matters.

This course is designed to assist you to become prepared for work in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support, or to pursue further studies in the field.

Duration

6 - 12 months

Intakes

Online (February, July) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Online,
Part-time

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

Students gain a thorough understanding of accounting principles and applications which can be used to continue their studies in a higher qualification or lead to a career as an accountant.

Course structure

The course comprises 14 units in total, 3 core units and 11 elective units. Six of the elective units are carried forward from the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting. The course will be delivered online supported by scheduled webinars (video conferencing) on Monday and Tuesdays between 5.30pm and 8.00pm. Webinars are recorded so that students can review if unable to attend. Additional support through email, telephone, or meetings by appointment are available. The online course will be delivered by supportive qualified staff over terms of 9 weeks for 6 - 18 months.

Units of study

Core units:

Monitor corporate governance activities (FNSACC624)

Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry (FNSINC601)

Interpret and use financial statistics and tools (FNSINC602)

Elective units:

The first 6 electives are units credited from the Diploma of Accounting.

Provide financial and business performance information (FNSACC511)

Prepare tax documentation for individuals (FNSACC512)

Manage budgets and forecasts (FNSACC513)

Prepare financial reports for corporate entities (FNSACC514)

Implement and maintain internal control procedures (FNSACC516)

Provide management accounting information (FNSACC517)

Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities (FNSACC601)*

Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations (FNSACC603)*
Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law (FNSTPB504)**

Apply legal principles in property law (FNSTPB505)**

Audit and report on financial systems and records (FNSACC602) *Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law: FNSSS00008 Taxation Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation).

**Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in commercial law: FNSSS00005 Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting functions related to tax issues and plans, corporate governance matters, reporting on financial systems, auditing and the application of a range of principles in legal related matters. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent.

Aims and objectives

The aim of this course is to extend the students' skills and knowledge of accounting to transition into higher education to complete a higher qualification, or be gainfully employed in an accounting role.

Graduate skills

Students should obtain a practical knowledge of a variety of accounting skills performed in the work place and a greater understanding of the opportunities available in the accounting industry.

Professional recognition

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting is recognised by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Advanced Diploma of Accounting allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Accounting	4 - 12 units
Bachelor of Business	4 - 11 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Advanced Diploma of Accounting Estimated course fees for 2021*
You will need to pay this amount	$7,040	$3,790	Yes

Estimated course fees for 2021*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

Is this a Free TAFE course?

You will need to pay this amount

$7,040

$3,790

Yes

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

Free TAFE Government-subsidised place
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 500.

Entry requirements

Completion of both FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set and FNSSS00015 Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set;

Completion of FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting;

Completion of FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting.

Technical requirements

Students need a headphone/microphone and camera through a computer connected to the internet to use audio video conferencing within the CANVAS learning management system.

Text books

Textbooks will be supplied.

How to apply

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