Diploma of Accounting
| Course Code: | FNS50210 |
| Department: | Centre for Business |
| Study Area(s): | Accounting and Financial Services |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (6 months) Part-time day (1 year) Part-time night (1 year) Flexible (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
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Course overview
The course is designed to provide sufficient training in accounting procedures to assist senior accountants or undertake duties requiring the services of a professional accountant.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FNSACC501A | Provide Financial and Business Performance Information | 60 |
| FNSACC502A | Prepare Income Tax Returns For Individuals | 60 |
| FNSACC503A | Manage Budgets and Forecasts | 40 |
| FNSACC504A | Prepare Financial Reports For Corporate Entities | 70 |
| FNSACC506A | Implement and Maintain Internal Control Procedures | 40 |
| FNSACC507A | Provide Management Accounting Information | 60 |
| Total hours: | 330 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBITU402A | Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets | 50 |
| BSBWOR401A | Establish Effective Workplace Relationships | 50 |
| FNSACC505A | Establish and Maintain Accounting Information Systems | 50 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2,500^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
DISCLAIMER: The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222 for a fee schedule.
There will be extra costs for reference books of approximately $500. A detailed booklist will be made available when you enrol in this course.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of those already in assistant accounting positions and for those seeking initial employment in a variety of accounting related functions under the control of a supervising accountant. These include bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, stock, payroll, budgeting, and tax return preparation.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain broad-based skills and knowledge in accounting specialisations, including corporate financial accounting, financial management, cost and management accounting, accounting systems and internal controls, and taxation.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Accounting. This program is nationally recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Kangan Institute students completing the Diploma of Accounting may continue on to the Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60210).
A completed Advanced Diploma of Accounting will provide you with significant credits towards your studies in Accounting (or other business-related disciplines) in a Bachelors Degree at university.
Can I apply?
The entry requirement for this course is the completion of the units comprising the core of the Certificate IV in Accounting. The entry requirement can be met by evidence of equivalent competency to the above through our Skills Recognition process.
How do I apply?
To apply for this course you should complete the online direct application form which can be accessed by clicking on the APPLY HERE button.
Further information on this course can be obtained from the Institute by calling the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or emailing enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to attend an interview and enrolment session, bringing with them evidence of their citizenship (or residency) status and (if under 20 years of age at 1 January, 2012) proof of age in order to enrol in the course.
You may also be required to sit a literacy and numeracy test to determine the level of support required (if any) having enrolled in this course.
How long is the course?
The course would normally be completed in six months (full-time) or one year (part-time), but may be completed in a shorter time depending on the nature and extent of your previous formal studies, work and life experience.
Where and how can I study?
This course will operate from the Broadmeadows campus and can be undertaken in a traditional, face-to-face learning mode. As an alternative to attending formal classes you may wish to study more flexibly, attending some classes/workshops, or perhaps study entirely from home (in a distance learning mode).
Classes are available during weekdays and evenings, and students may enrol as either part-time or full-time.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information upon commencement of your classes.
Additional comments
Skills Recognition is available for all units in this qualification. If you require any additional information on Skills Recognition (crediting your previous learning or life experience) please contact the Department Administrator on 9279 2470.
This course has two key intakes (beginning and mid-year), but students may enrol at other times (subject to restrictions imposed by course census dates).
Students may commence their Accounting studies in the Certificate III in Accounts Administration or in the Certificate IV in Accounting (or Bookkeeping) and then continue those studies in the Diploma of Accounting.
To enrol in the Diploma of Accounting it is not strictly necessary to have completed either the Certificate III or IV qualifications in Accounting (or Bookkeeping). However, as all core units in the Certificate IV in Accounting (or Bookkeeping) must be completed In order for the Diploma of Accounting to be awarded, it is therefore strongly recommended that you do commence your Accounting studies at either Certificate III or IV level.
What will I study?
The units you will study are: 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, Establish effective workplace relationships, and Establish and maintain accounting information systems.
