Advanced Diploma of Accounting

(Course Code FNS60204 / CRICOS Code 057038D)

The Australian Qualifications Framework

This course is a nationally accredited qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) provides a nationally consistent and flexible framework for all qualifications gained through the workplace, post compulsory education and training. This means that qualifications are designed to be consistent and to be recognised across Australia. Organisations and individuals will be certain of what competencies each AQF qualification includes. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a national framework that is based on achieving competency.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide students with skills required to practice as a qualified accountant performing duties such as tax planning, evaluating business performance (financial modeling), internal and external auditing, financial planning management, personal financial planning, and management of a team or department.

The competencies identified in this qualification are those associated with recognition as a qualified accountant. The roles and responsibilities of people working in this field include tax planning, financial management and modeling, auditing and corporate reporting.

Course Structure

5 Prerequisite Units Prepare income tax returns Manage budgets and forecasts Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity Implement and maintain internal control procedures Provide management accounting Information 4 Industry Core Units Communicate in the workplace Apply health and safety practices in the workplace Use technology in the workplace Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

1 Sectoral Core Unit Monitor corporate governance activities 7 Elective Units Conduct internal audit Implement organisational improvement programs Evaluate business performance Develop and manage financial systems 3 more electives from Business Services Training Package

Units for course structure are subject to change. Not all units are offered every term/semester)

Assessment

The intention of this course is to define a viable and valued workplace outcome. Students completing any associated training course should be able to effectively perform a substantive work role.

The achievement of competence will be assessed by a range of methods aiming at maximum flexibility and customization to address specific needs and learning situations: observation of ongoing activities, short formal and informal tests, presentation of portfolios, role plays, observation of group discussion.

Students will undertake informal assessment on an ongoing basis. This assessment will be used by the teacher to monitor student progress and to provide appropriate feed back. The informal assessments do not contribute to the results achieved by a student. Students should be aware that all competency based tasks must be completed by the submission date. If a student does not pass their formal competency based assessment then they have the right to be re-assessed before they commence their end of semester tests.

Requirements to Receive the Qualification

To receive the Advanced Diploma, students are required to successfully complete all units of competence. A qualification will be issued based on the successful assessment of all units of competency.

Duration

Full-time 2 Years or 1 year after completion of Diploma of Accounting.

Prerequisites:

• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent AND;
• International students: English language skills at least equivalent to IELTS 5.5 OR IELTS 5.0 with maximum 20 weeks ELICOS course OR Advanced level at Ozford English Language Centre.
• Successful completion of Diploma of Accounting

Intakes

2008 VET Intakes
Term 1 18 Feb - 11 Apr 2008	Term 2 28 Apr - 27 Jun 2008	Term3 14 Jul - 19 Sep 2008	Term 4 6 Oct - 28 Nov 2008
X	X	X	X
2009 VET Intakes
Term 1 16 Feb - 10 Apr 2009	Term 2 21 Apr - 26 Ju n2009	Term3 13 Jul - 18 Sep 2009	Term 4 5 Oct - 27 Nov 2009
X	X	X	X
(*Intakes are subject to change due to the enrolment numbers)