Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old or older and meet the following requirement:

Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following qualifications (or equivalent):

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting; or its superseded version FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting or equivalent, provided the listed elective unit BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent) has been completed by those seeking to enrol.

English proficiency requirement:

IELTS overall score 5.5

TOEFL (iBT) score of 46

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) score of 45

Course Details

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition, including tax agents, accounts managers and business analysts; and to employees performing a range of accounts management tasks for organisations in a range of industries. At this level individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad parameters.

Course Structure

Code Title Core/ Elective

FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools Core

FNSACC634 Monitor corporate governance activities Core

FNSINC611 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry Core

FNSACC613 Prepare and analyse management accounting information Elective

FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities Elective

FNSACC603 Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations Elective

FNSACC608 Evaluate organisation’s financial performance Elective

FNSACC609 Evaluate financial risk Elective

FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information Elective

FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals Elective

FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts Elective

FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities Elective

FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures Elective

FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information Elective

Pathways from the qualification:

A further learning pathway could be studying in relevant higher education programs. Learners should establish relevant qualifications and any credit arrangements that may apply in order to make appropriate elective choices in this qualification.

Graduates with proper employability skills should be able to work as an accounts manager.

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

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