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Diploma of Accounting

FFNS50210  076160M



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Fee*
6 Month/s (Students are generally required to complete the Certificate IV in Accounting and the Diploma of Accounting prior to commencement of the Advanced Diploma of Accounting. The combined duration of this approved course sequence is 18 months.) Hawthorn (Term 1, Term 3) A$6,100 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This course replaces Diploma of Accounting (FFNS50204).
 
The Diploma of Accounting helps students build on their accounting knowledge. This gives them the ability to continue their studies to a higher qualification or entry level position in an accounting support or bookkeeping role.
 
Fast-track mode
To fast track the Diploma of Accounting, this course assumes foundation industry knowledge; it is necessary for students to have been working in a financial services related position for a minimum of three years.
 
(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)

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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 manual accounting systems, computerised accounting systems using MYOB software, and learn various ways of communicating within an office environment.

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To obtain this qualification, students must complete nine units, six core units and three elective units, plus nine pre-requisites (from Certificate IV in Accounting).

Fast-track mode
To fast track the Diploma of Accounting, all students must have been working in industry for a minimum of three years, some units will be assessed by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The remaining units will be delivered in blocks of four fortnightly workshops followed by a four week break, in which time students will complete their assessment tasks. Course facilitators will be available by email throughout this time. Workshops are held at Swinburne’s Melbourne CBD campus.
 
(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)

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Core units of competency (select all six units)
FNSACC501A  Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC502A  Prepare income tax returns for individuals
FNSACC503A  Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC504A  Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC506A  Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC507A  Provide management accounting information
 
Elective units of competency (select three units)
BSBITU402A  Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBWOR401A  Establish effective workplace relationships
FNSACC505A  Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSACC607A  Evaluate business performance
FNSINC601A  Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC602A  Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
FNSFMK505A  Comply with financial services legislation and industry codes of practice
FNSORG505A  Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements
FNSORG506A  Prepare financial forecasts and projections

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This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions, including accounts payable officer, accounts receivable officer, bookkeeper, and administration officer. Duties such as the following could be performed:
  • Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes
  • Operational reporting
  • Producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information
  • Compiling data for job costing reports
  • Supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems
  • Classifying, recording and reporting accounting information
  • Maintaining inventory records
  • Managing a small office
  • Ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia).

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Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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