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SYDNEY COURSES - Accounting

Why Choose This Course

When you study one of our Accounting courses, you’re doing more than getting relevant and up-to-date training; you’re making a serious investment in your career. Developed in consultation with key industry partners, our courses can assist you in acquiring the knowledge and skills you need to launch or advance your career.

Training is delivered in stages which correspond to AQF Levels IV-VI. The preferred pathway is for students to complete the various lower level qualifications which culminate in the higher qualification; i.e. Certificate IV before commencing the Diploma. Students who follow this pathway therefore achieve more than one qualification. Please refer to the text below.

  • Study Path
  • Delivery and Assessment
  • Entry Requirements
  • Other Fees
  • Typical Timetable
  • Start Dates

Training is delivered in stages which correspond to AQF Levels II, IV, V, and VI. The prefer pathway is for students to complete the various lower level qualifications which culminate in the higher qualification; i.e. Certificate IV before commencing the Diploma. Students who follow this pathway therefore achieve more than one qualification.

Applicants without the previous level qualifications will be considered if they have relevant qualifications and/or vocational experience.

We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace.

Delivery and assessment strategies are selected to reflect the nature of the elements and performance criteria of the competency together with the needs and learning style of the participants.Qualifications are delivered over 20 hours per week,.

Assessment methodology may include but is not limited to: observation, project/report, case study, role play, exercises, activities; and written/oral tasks including multiple choice, questions and answer, essays, true/false and presentations.Depending upon course completion and subject grades, students may go on to university or enrol in a VET (vocational education and training) Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course at an Academies Australasia College.

Students may also go to university after completing a VET course. The VET colleges in the Academies Australasia Group have pathway arrangements with many universities and institutions of higher learning.

Year 11 or equivalent certificate of senior secondary education.

Recommended English Level: IELTS 5.5 (If the level of English is insufficient, a suitable course can be arranged.)

Administration Fee (Non-refundable):
› A$ 300

Confirmation of Enrolment Fee (Non-refundable):
› A$ 20 for a course no longer that 12 months
› A$ 40 for a course longer than 12 months

2 DAYS (20 HOURS)*
› 9.00am — 1.00pm and 2.00pm — 6.00pm + 4 hours Online

4 NIGHTS (20 HOURS)*
› 6.00pm — 10.00pm + 4 hours Online

*Availability depends on enrolments. Where an enrolment is accepted for a particular stream and that stream is discontinued, the student will be offered a place in an alternative stream. If that is not acceptable, the student will receive a refund in respect of studies not yet undertaken.

Don’t miss your intake date. There are 36 teaching weeks per annum divided into 4 terms of 9 weeks each. The academic year begins in late January and ends late November. Primary intakes are at the beginning of each term.

Choice of subjects may be limited in mid-term intakes

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217)

CRICOS Course Code: 049221E

Duration: 12 months (4 terms / 36 college weeks)

Cost: A$2,000 /term

SubjectCodeCompetency
Business DocumentationBSBITU306Design and produce business documents
BSBWRT301Write simple documents
Cloud ComputingBSBSMB412Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Subsidiary Accounts and LedgersFNSACC312Administer subsidiary accounts and ledger
Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry FNSACC408Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Financial Accounting FNSACC311Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
BSBFIA401Prepare financial reports
Complex Spreadsheets BSBITU402Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Computerised Accounting System FNSACC416Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Accounting and Budgeting FNSACC414Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC412Prepare operational budgets
Payroll and Activity Statements FNSTPB401Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402Establish and maintain payroll systems
Vocational / Employment Outcome: First line Supervisor in a bank or credit union, Payroll Clerk

Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217)*

CRICOS Course Code: 097741E

Duration: 6 months (2 terms / 18 college weeks)

Cost: A$2,000 /term

SubjectCodeCompetency
Financial Performance FNSACC511Provide financial and business performance information
Internal Control Procedures FNSACC516Implement and maintain internal control procedures
Income Tax ReturnFNSACC512Prepare tax documentation for individuals
Corporate Accounting FNSACC514Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
Cost and Management Accounting FNSACC513Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC517Provide management accounting information
Accounting Information SystemFNSACC505Establish and maintain accounting information systems
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Assistant Accountant, Senior Financial Clerk, Office Manager

Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60217)**

CRICOS Course Code: 097741E

Duration: 6 months (2 terms / 18 college weeks)

Cost: A$2,000 /term

SubjectCodeCompetency
Principles of Economics FNSINC601Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
Business StatisticsFNSINC602Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
Auditing and ReportingFNSACC606Conduct internal audit
FNSACC602Audit and report on financial systems and records
Corporate GovernanceFNSACC624Monitor corporate governance activities
Tax Plans and ComplianceFNSACC603Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations
Evaluate Business Risk & PerformanceFNSACC608Evaluate organisation’s financial performance
FNSACC609Evaluate financial risk
Vocational / Employment Outcome: Assistant Accountant, Budget Officer

* Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) has a total duration of 6 terms / 54 college weeks. Students must complete the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) before progressing to Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217).

** Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60217) has a total duration of 8 terms / 72 college weeks. Students must complete both Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) and the Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) before progressing to Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60217).