Diploma of Accounting

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National code: FNS50222 Diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

Step up your financial career with a Diploma of Accounting.

Build on your existing accounting knowledge and learn how to prepare corporate reports, prepare taxation documentation, manage and forecast budgets as well as analyse complex financial problems.

Upon completion you may like to pursue an accounting support role or pathway into a higher education.

Duration

6 months full-time or 12 months part-time (After completion of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping)

Intakes

Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

VTAC course code

3400277204 (fee type determined by provider)

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

In the Diploma of Accounting students learn to prepare corporate reports, manage budgets, prepare tax documentation, apply solutions to a range of often complex problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. After successfully completing this course, students may wish to continue their studies with a pathway to higher education.

Course structure

To obtain this qualification, students must satisfy the entry requirements and complete 11 units, including 7 core and 4 elective units. Two elective units are available to be credited from FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent training package. The full-time course will be delivered in one semester of 16-18 weeks duration. The part-time course will be delivered in two semesters, each of 16-18 weeks duration.

Units of study

Core units

Design and produce complex spreadsheets (BSBTEC402)

Provide financial and business performance information (FNSACC521)

Prepare tax documentation for individuals (FNSACC522)

Manage budgets and forecasts (FNSACC523)

Prepare financial reports for corporate entities (FNSACC524)

Implement and maintain internal control procedures (FNSACC526)

Provide management accounting information (FNSACC527)

Elective units

Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law (FNSTPB503)

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements (FNSTPB411)

Establish and maintain payroll systems (FNSTPB412)

Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll (FNSPAY515)

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 support functions, including reporting on business performance, preparing financial reports and statements, maintaining internal control systems, preparing tax returns and providing management accounting information.

Aims and objectives

This qualification builds on fundamental accounting knowledge to enable students to pursue a career in an accounting support role or continue their studies to a higher level. Students gain knowledge in internal control procedures, providing management accounting information, preparing tax documentation, corporate reporting and budget forecasting.

Graduate skills

Students will be expected to have practical knowledge of a variety of accounting tasks performed in the workplace.

Professional recognition

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. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

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 Diploma of Accounting allows you to progress to this course	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis	8 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

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $11,191. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Accounting Estimated course fees for 2023*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$10,020	$5,940	Yes
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	Fully Covered	Fully Covered	Yes

Estimated course fees for 2023*

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 if you do not receive a VET Student Loan

$10,020

$5,940

Yes

You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan

Fully Covered

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 2023 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 training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth 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 if you self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and qualify for a government-subsidised training place under the Indigenous Completions Initiative.

The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.

Find out if you’re eligible for a fee concession here.

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

Indicative nominal course hours: 610.

Entry requirements

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.. 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.

How to apply

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