Diploma of Accounting

Admission requirements

You are eligible if:

* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:
- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOFEL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOFEL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOFEL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).

Intake

February and July

Books and equipment (AUD)

Approximately $1,600 (total)

Study pathways

On completion of the Diploma, graduates may continue their study in:

* Advanced Diploma of Accounting (074045G) at Kangan Institute.

Career pathways

On completion of the Diploma, graduates may seek employment as:

- Assistant accountant (financial/ costing)
- Professional bookkeeper.

Course structure

The Diploma consists of 18 units and includes 9 units that are specified as the 'entry requirement' as well as one unit that may have been undertaken as part of the Certificate IV in Accounting (074047F).

In a typical week students will attend classes four days per week with approximately 20 to 25 hours of class participation. Classes may be scheduled any time between 8am and 6pm, Monday and Friday.

The teaching methods used in the Diploma may include lectures, classroom-based teaching, practical demonstrations, self-paced learning, class discussions and field trips. The assessment methods may include periodic tests, assignments (both group and individual), classroom presentations, group work and observation. Units of competency can also be completed by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where 'credit' may be given for relevant, previous work/study, thereby reducing the total number of hours of scheduled classes to be undertaken.

Units

Prepare financial reports
Design and produce business documents
Participate in OHS processes
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Make decisions in a legal context
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
Provide financial and business performance information
Prepare income tax returns for individuals
Manage budgets and forecasts
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
Implement and maintain internal control procedures
Provide management accounting information
Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Process business tax requirements
Establish and maintain accounting information systems