Overview
Are you an international student?
Full Time: 6 months
, Part Time: 1 year
The Diploma of Accounting will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need to work in the accounting profession.
You will develop a strong working knowledge of the principles of accounting, tax, finance, statistics and law as they apply to the accounting profession, as well as the broader Australian business environment.
Classes are highly interactive, with challenging and relevant assignments and projects. You will gain knowledge and skills in practical accounting applications to gain employment in entry level accounting positions.
Free TAFE is not available to International Students
Course structure
ASSESSMENT
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
SUBJECTS
Provide financial and business performance information
Prepare tax documentation for individuals
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
Provide management accounting information
Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
Implement and maintain internal control procedures
Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law
Manage budgets and forecasts
Prepare financial reports
Introduce cloud computing into business operations
| Code | Name |
|---|
| FNSACC511 | Provide financial and business performance information |
| FNSACC512 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
| FNSACC514 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
| FNSACC517 | Provide management accounting information |
| FNSINC602 | Interpret and use financial statistics and tools |
| FNSTPB503 | Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law |
| FNSACC516 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
| FNSTPB504 | Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law |
| FNSACC513 | Manage budgets and forecasts |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Entry requirements
You will need to have completed six core units from the Certificate IV in Accounting.
Students wishing to undertake unit:
FNSACC504 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
must have completed the following prerequisite units:
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set;
OR
Completion of FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent;
OR
Completion of FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
QUALIFICATION AND RECOGNITION
PATHWAYS
Pathways for International students
On satisfactory completion of the Diploma of Accounting, you will be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), and receive up to 1 year’s advanced standing, subject to:
- Providing evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with no individual bandscore less than 6.0
All students transiting from Vocational to Higher Education will enter a Transition to Degree Program prior to the commencement of their Degree classes to ensure their preparedness for Higher Education studies.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Assistant Account
- Bookkeeper
- Office manager
How to apply
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VTAC
Apply through VTAC for the February intake for full-time study.
Apply directly to Holmesglen if you are a:
- part-time student
- full-time student commencing studies outside of the February intake
- Non Year 12 applicant and only applying to Holmesglen.
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
VET Student Loans are available to eligible students to pay for tuition fees for this course. Read more about VET Student Loans.
Find out more about paying your fees and our payment options