Accounting - Advanced Diploma

Program Summary: Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Accounting qualify for associate membership of the National Institute of Accountants. The strong emphasis on information technology and practical accounting skills in our accounting course equip you to quickly become a productive member of an accounting environment. The Advanced Diploma articulates into the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Canberra.

Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60204)
with early exit points at
Diploma of Accounting (FNS50204)
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) (FNS40604)
Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) (FNS30304)
These qualifications meet the requirements of the Financial Services Training Package (FNS04v1)

Program Nos:

AD-2D38, DP-2D38, C4-2D38, C3-2D38

Campus:

Reid

Accredited To:

Training Package currently endorsed

Application Method:

REMEMBER! Completing this application form does not guarantee you a place in the course you have chosen. You have completed an application to enrol ONLY.

Delivery Mode:
Advanced Diploma: 4 semesters full-time (approx. 17 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent
Diploma: 3 semesters full-time (approx. 20 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent
Certificate IV: 2 semesters full-time (approx. 20 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent
Certificate III: 1 semester full-time (approx. 20 hours per week) OR part-time equivalent

Youth Allowance/Austudy: Click here for more information

Job Opportunities:
Advanced Diploma: Professional accountant, banker, tax agent, financial manager, consulting and strategic business planning, small business advisor
Diploma: Assistant accountant (inventory, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, computerised bookkeeping and costing), budget officers, office managers, administration managers
Certificate IV: Office manager, accounts assistant, fixed asset clerk
Certificate III: Cashier, book-keeper, accounts payable/receivable assistant, payroll assistant

Entry Requirements: You must:
- have an ACT Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent) with an English major
OR
- be Mature Age (turn at least 20 in first year of study).
OR
- have a Certificate II in Financial Services (or equivalent) AND one year’s relevant work experience

Recognition: For information on having your existing skills and knowledge recognised, click here

Credit Transfer: The Advanced Diploma and Diploma provide credit into:
University of Canberra
- Bachelor of Commerce (all majors including Accounting, Banking and Finance Services, Business and Management, and Financial Planning)(Advanced Diploma only)
- Bachelor of Business Informatics
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Arrangements are currently under negotiation for credit from the Advanced Diploma into:
Australian National University
- Bachelor of Commerce
For further information on credit received for qualifications completed at CIT, check the Pathways Guide or call the Student Services Hub on 6207 3188.

Subjects: To gain the Advanced Diploma of Accounting you must successfully complete the following.

Subject

Course No

Title

Nat/State ID

Core (complete all)

EMSK

110

Preparing for employment in your chosen profession

-

ACCT

306

Accounting principles A

-

LEGL

138

Principles of law

-

COMP

352

Computing for accounting

-

COMM

370

Communicating for accounting

-

COMP

353

Financial modelling

-

ACCT

308

Business calculations

-

ACCT

307

Accounting principles B

-

You may exit at this point with a Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)

ACCT

309

Management accounting A

-

ACCT

310

Computerised accounting and budgets

-

LEGL

139

Law and commerce

-

ACCT

311

Accounting principles C

-

ECON

106

Economics for accounting

-

ACCT

312

Prepare business activity statements

-

ACCT

313

Business tax procedures

-

MGNT

509

Teams for accounting

-

Optional Subject

ACCT

314

Bookkeeping industry placement

-

You may exit at this point with a Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)

ACCT

315

Information systems for accounting

-

ACCT

316

Creating a business plan

-

ACCT

317

Managing business finance

-

ACCT

318

Corporate financial reporting

-

ACCT

319

Internal control for accounting

-

ACCT

320

Forecasts and budgets

-

ACCT

321

Income tax law A

-

You may exit at this point with a Diploma of Accounting

ACCT

322

Corporate financial reporting advanced

-

COMP

354

Financial modelling advanced

-

LEGL

140

Corporate law

-

ACCT

323

Contemporary governance issues

-

ACCT

324

Corporate finance

-

ACCT

325

Management accounting B

-

ACCT

326

Income tax law B

-

Optional Subject

ACCT

327

Accounting industry placement

-