CRICOS: 047848G

Certificate III in Financial Services
(Accounts Clerical)
National Code: FNS30304

Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) National Code: FNS40604

Diploma of Accounting
National Code: FNS50204

Advanced Diploma of Accounting
National Code: FNS60204

Course Location and Department

Epping Campus

Greensborough Campus

Preston Campus

Commerce Department

Course Description

This course is designed for people wishing to perform the duties and tasks of a Para-professional accountant. The course provides training in procedures, which will enable graduates to assist senior accountants. This is the industry specified pathway for persons wishing to practice as a qualified accountant. This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees working as accountants who perform duties such as: tax planning, evaluating business performance (financial modelling), perform internal and external audit functions, perform and supervise audits, management financial planning and managing a team or department.

Career Opportunities

Seek admission to the second year of a degree program. Seek employment in the Accounting profession. Seek admission to membership of the National Institute of Accountants. The successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Accounting allows students to continue study into the Bachelor of Commerce, which can be completed in a further one and a half years. The following course structures are based on the delivery strategy adopted at NMIT. Variations in delivery strategies may exist between Registered Training Organisations.

Course Duration

2 Years

Course Commencement Dates

February and July

Entrance Requirements

Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.

Course Fee

$AUD 9000 p.a.

Application Procedures

How to Apply (including forms)

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Pathways to Further Study

Pathways to Further Study can be found at the Advanced Diploma of Accounting page on the NMIT website.

Course Outline

This outline for this course is located at the Advanced Diploma of Accounting page on the NMIT website.

Assessment Methods

Various forms of assessment may be used including:

• classroom testing
• assignments
• presentations
• group work
• case studies
• workplace assessment

Materials

Students will be required to purchase prescribed textbooks as detailed in the Commerce Department booklist.

Qualification

Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical).

Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting).

Diploma of Accounting
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Diploma of Accounting.

Advanced Diploma of Accounting
As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

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