Statement of Attainment in Accounting Pathway

Qualification: Statement of Attainment (AQF)
Training Package: FNS04 Financial Services
TAFE Course No: 9687
Nominal Hours: 264

This course is designed to provide the students with the skills, knowledge, applications and attitudes required for entry level positions within the accounting profession. It provides a broad introduction to the accounting profession and gives individuals the opportunity to develop a range of foundation skills and knowledge in accounting. Students will learn about o the accounting profession and its role in Australia's economy o computer generated financial reports o assets, liabilities, income and expense definitions o accounting transactional data entry o the different forms of business entities o banking processes and the relationship to business records o other skills leading to a range of jobs in the Accounting professional environment, depending on units selected.

Career Opportunities: Career/employment opportunities can be found in commerce, finance and accounting practitioner's offices as bookkeepers and financial clerks. Greater opportunities become available by following pathways that include the TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma in Accounting leading to a Bachelor Degree majoring in Accounting.

Articulation: This course provides students with a pathway to further accounting studies leading to a career in the accounting industry. This may be by way of traineeships or further TAFE and/or higher educational studies. It also provides operational skills that equip the student for a variety of opportunities not only in the financial services industry but also over a wide range of commercial enterprises.

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate or equivalent.

Modules/Units
Core:
BSBADM308A	Process payroll
BSBADM408A	Prepare financial reports
BSBCMN214A	Create and use simple spreadsheets
BSBCMN308A	Maintain financial records
FNSACCT407A	Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSICACC304A	Prepare and bank receipts
FNSICACC306A	Process journal entries
FNSICGEN302A	Use technology in the workplace
FNSICGEN305A	Maintain daily financial/business records
Elective:
8999A	Tutorial support

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Coffs Harbour -contact Carolyn Fletcher on (02) 6648 2400.
Great Lakes - contact Ann Edmonds on (02) 6591 3600.
Taree - contact Ann Edmonds on (02) 6591 3600

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 1, 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Great Lakes - Part-time day, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.00 am - 3.30 pm for 18 weeks
For more information contact Ann Edmonds on (02) 6591 3600.

Port Macquarie - MYOB and Finance Units
Part-time evening for 18 weeks, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6581 6200.

Taree - Part-time evening, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm for 1 year
or
Part-time day for 18 weeks, Mondays and Wendesdyas, 9.00 am - 3.30 pm.
For more information contact Ann Edmonds on (02) 6591 3600