FNS60204 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
Qualification: Advanced Diploma (AQF)
Training Package: FNS04 Financial Services
TAFE Course No: 19194
In this course you will develop your skills in accounting and work towards seeking professional identification. (If you are seeking professional identification and registration you will need to ensure your choice of competencies cover current taxation registration requirements.)
Career Opportunities: Accountant.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply to do accounting, business or commerce courses at university. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on your Advanced Diploma.
Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent).
| Competency Units | |
| Core: | |
| FNSICGEN301A | Communicate in the workplace |
| FNSICGEN302A | Use technology in the workplace |
| FNSICGEN304A | Apply health and safety practices in the workplace |
| FNSICIND301A | Work in the financial services industry |
| FNSICGEN305A | Maintain daily financial/business records |
| BSBADM308A | Process payroll |
| BSBCMN214A | Create and use simple spreadsheets |
| FNSICACC301A | Administer accounts payable |
| FNSICIND401A | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry |
| FNSACCT401A | Process business tax requirements |
| FNSACCT402A | Produce job costing information |
| FNSACCT403A | Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACCT404A | Make decisions in a legal context |
| FNSACCT405A | Prepare financial statements |
| FNSACCT406A | Maintain asset and inventory records |
| Elective: | |
| BSBADM408A | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBCMN308A | Maintain financial records |
| FNSACCT407A | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| FNSICACC304A | Prepare and bank receipts |
| FNSICACC306A | Process journal entries |
| FNSACCT502A | Prepare income tax returns |
| FNSACCT503A | Manage budgets and forecasts |
| FNSACCT504A | Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity |
| FNSACCT506A | Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
| FNSACCT507A | Provide management accounting information |
| FNSACCT604A | Monitor corporate governance activities |
| FNSACCT601A | Prepare complex tax returns and lodgements |
| FNSACCT605A | Implement organisational improvement programs |
| FNSACCT606A | Conduct internal audit |
| FNSACCT608A | Evaluate organisation's financial performance |
| FNSACCT609A | Evaluate financial risk |
| FNSACCT613A | Prepare and analyse management accounting information |
| BSBADM404A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| BSBMGT602A | Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans |
| FNSACCT505A | Establish and maintain accounting information systems |
| FNSICORG503A | Develop an operational plan |
| 9957N | Work experience |
| 8722AB | Organisational management |
| 9434SB | Accounting systems design & evaluation |
| 9434YC | Applied audit framework |
| 8999B | Tutorial support (optional) |
| 9434ZA | Accounting support 1 |
| 9434ZB | Accounting support 2 |
| 9434ZC | Accounting support 3 |
| 9434ZD | Accounting support 4 |
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 2, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour - contact Carolyn Fletcher on (02) 6648 2400.
Kingscliff - contact Garry McDonald on (02) 6674 7200.
Port Macquarie - contact Sandra Treeves on (02) 6581 6200.
Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications may be accepted.
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour - For students who have completed FNS40604 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) or equivalent.
Full-time, 15 hours per week for 36 weeks, Mondays 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00 am to 3.30 pm
For more information contact Carolyn Fletcher on (02) 6648 2400.
Kingscliff -
Full-time over 2 years, Tuesdays - Thursdays, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm plus every second Friday morning.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6674 7200.
Information sheet, Kingscliff Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 291KB)
Lismore - For students who have completed FNS40604 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) or equivalent. Full-time for 36 weeks or part-time for 2 years.
For more information contact Lismore Campus on (02) 6623 0200.
Information sheet, Lismore Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 245KB)
Port Macquarie - Full-time for 2 years.
Year 1: Full-time, 4 days per week for 36 weeks; and
Year 2: Full-time, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.00 am to 9.00 pm (12 hrs per day).
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6581 6200.
