Diploma of Accounting
Diploma of Accounting
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
DELIVERY APPROACH AND MODE
The delivery approach of this course is based on a timetable of 20 hours per week. The mode of delivery and assessment of this course may include lectures, group workshops, presentations, practical activities, some self-directed learning as well as research reports. These components will be supported by blended learning methodologies, face to face classroom-based learning and/or a flexible approach with online learning.
PATHWAYS
After achieving the Diploma of Accounting, candidates may undertake an Advanced Diploma of Accounting. This course may also be used as a pathway into a Bachelor of Accounting.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT
A variety of methods are incorporated into the course to accommodate different learning styles. These include project work, reports, portfolio development as well as individual presentations.
COURSE DURATION
This course is delivered over 30 weeks. However, depending on the time of enrolment and holiday periods throughout the year, the total duration of the course could be up to 40 weeks (including holidays).
COURSE STRUCTURE
To attain a Diploma of Accounting, competency in the following 11 units must be achieved:
FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information
FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships
FNSACC607 Evaluate business performance
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent literacy and numeracy levels or equivalent and
Provision of evidence of
- Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set; or
- Completion of FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent; or
- Completion of FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent.
and
- Students must be 18 years of age or over
An English language proficiency score of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) for International students.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Lonsdale Institute is a training organization located in the heart of Melbourne and in Sydney. Some of the study options on offer include the Advanced Diploma of Business; the Diploma of Business; General English; the Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English; the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English; and the Diploma of Project Management.
