Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60204)

(CRICOS Code: 071073F)

In the business world, it is crucial for business leaders to have an understanding of all facets of a modern organisation’s financial responsibilities. Financial managers (Accountants) must be prepared with the knowledge of an organisation’s financial processes to ensure compliance with all regulatory acts and requirements governing the operation of an organisation.

Finance associate professionals, banking officers, employees of financial establishment and related fields, financial officers for legal officers and individuals in the general accounting and taxation fields have very important roles in the business environment.

Employment opportunities

This course is designed for employees working in accounting who perform duties such as:

  • introducing and maintaining accounting systems
  • maintaining internal control systems
  • preparing financial statements for a reporting entity
  • preparing tax returns
  • reporting on business performance
  • managing small teams
  • developing business plans
  • preparing management accounting reports

This course is designed for people working in accounting and seeking a professional career. Students who successfully complete this qualification are entitled to membership of the National Institute of Accountants. For more information visit www.nia.org.au

Sample course
4 Core units
FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace
FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace
FNSICGEN304B Apply health and safety practices in the workplace
FNSICIND401B Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
5 Prerequisite units
FNSACCT502B Prepare income tax returns
FNSACCT503B Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACCT504B Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity
FNSACCT506B Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACCT507B Provide management accounting information
1 Sectoral unit
FNSACCT604B Monitor corporate governance
7 Elective units
FNSACCT601B Prepare complex tax returns and lodgements
FNSACCT602B Audit and report on financial systems and records
FNSACCT607B Evaluate business performance
FNSACCT608B Evaluate organisations financial performance
FNSACCT609B Evaluate financial risk
FNSACCT613B Preapre and analyse management accounting information
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets

Entry Requirements

  • You must be more than 18 years of age

International Students

  • You must have completed Year 12 or its equivalent
  • You must have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old). If you have a score less than this, Strathfield College offers Vocational English Courses to help you meet the entry requirement
Local Students
  • You should have completed Year 10 or its equivalent

Duration

  • 1 year (including 42 weeks tuition and 3 breaks)
  • International Students (with student visa): full time 20 hours per week
  • Non-student visa and Australian students: full time over 12 months or part time
  • Students undertaking the Diploma of Accounting course followed by the Advanced Diploma of Accounting course can complete both qualifications in 18 months

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