Accounting - Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had, in a way you don't understandUnknown
Welcome to the Diploma of Accounting.
Congratulations on officially kick-starting your journey into a rewarding career.
Accounting is the backbone of any business, and the demand has never been more robust due to the growth of new industries across Australia. Your Diploma from Swinburne will provide you with the skills and knowledge that will leave you with a competitive advantage over other Accountants as you build your professional repertoire through specialised industry knowledge.
About this course
Whether you are looking to start your own business or move into a new career in Accounting, this qualification reflects Accounting job roles in financial services and other industries including:
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Accountant
- Forensic Accountant
- Government Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Accounts payable and Accounts receivable officer
- Payroll Accounts officer
- Employees performing a range of Accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries.
Individuals within these roles are responsible for using their expertise to come up with solutions to problems and often analyse and evaluate information from various sources. They are also responsible for initiating their own work and providing guidance to others within defined guidelines.
This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent.
For more information, click here to be directed over to the Training Gov Australia (TGA) Website.
The following table lists and describes the modules and the units that you will be undertaking as a part of this course. Before getting started with each module, it is important to establish regular time each week dedicated to your studies.
Having a set routine is the best way to ensure you are successful in completing your qualification.
To assist you in doing so, a Study Plan template is a planning tool that has been developed for this qualification.
Once you have downloaded this Study Plan, complete it and save it onto your computer. Please refer to the Orientation module, under subtopic 1.6.4, 'Self-Paced Learning' for more information on how to complete the Study Plan.
| Module | Unit Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Study Period 1 - six-month duration | ||
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Introduction to Accounting |
N/A | Learn about course outcomes and career opportunities in the Accounting Industry. |
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1. Design and produce complex spreadsheets |
BSBTEC402 | Develop the skills and knowledge needed to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents. |
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2. Prepare operational budgets |
FNSACC412 | Learn to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations. |
| 3. Process business tax requirements | FNSACC411 | Develop the skills and knowledge set that is essential in maintaining business taxation Accounting records including processing lodgement and returns according to Australian Taxation Office requirements. |
| 4. Manage budgets and forecasts | FNSACC523 | Learn the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document and manage budget outcomes and forecasting estimates. |
| Study Period 2 - six-month duration | ||
| 5. Interpret and use financial statistics and tools | FNSINC612 | Learn the skills and knowledge that is essential to accessing, interpreting, analysing and recording statistical data in the financial services industry. |
| 6. Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | FNSACCC524 | Develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare financial reports for a corporate reporting entity according to statutory reporting requirements. |
| 7. Implement and maintain internal control procedures | FNSACC526 | Develop the skills and knowledge needed to review, implement and monitor internal control processes based on corporate governance requirements. |
| 8. Provide management Accounting information | FNSACC527 | Learn the skills and knowledge required to record, analyse, prepare and review costing system integrity to calculate costs of products and services. |
| Study Period 3 - six-month duration | ||
| 9. Prepare tax documentation for individuals | FNSACC522 | Learn the skills and knowledge required to prepare income tax returns for individuals in line with statutory requirements. |
| 10. Provide financial and business performance information | FNSACC521 | Develop the skills and knowledge needed to analyse and report on a broad range of financial and business performance information. |
| 11. Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities | FNSACC601 | Learn the skills and knowledge required to identify taxation requirements for complex lodgements and returns. |