Diploma of Accounting

This course prepares students to perform assistant accounting duties for private and public entities. Students develop knowledge in supervising and controlling accounting systems, maintaining internal control systems, preparing financial statements for reporting entities, analysing business performance, preparing tax returns and managing small teams.

Duration: 30 weeks (CRICOS Duration 38 weeks)

Locations: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Course Structure

Stage 1

Prepare income tax returns
Comunicate in the workplace
Use technology in the workplace
Apply health & safety practices in the workplace
Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Stage 2

Prepare financial reports
Maintain financial records
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Manage budgets and forecasts
Implement and maintain internal control procedures
Prepare and bank receipts
Process journal entries

Stage 3

Provide financial and business performance information
Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity
Establish and maintain accounting information
Provide management accounting information
Evaluate business performance

Delivery Methods

    Demonstrations
    Classroom Instructions
    Practical Activity in a Commercial Workplace
    Group Work
    Practical Tasks
    Projects or Case Studies
    Guest speakers
    One-to-one mentoring
    Debates
    Work based research tasks
    Workshops
    Computer based tasks

Modes of study

This course is delivered in a classroom and if applicable in practical based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the real work situation. The delivery of training will include a mixture of classroom theory, practical delivery, group discussions, and individual research.

The Next Step

This course provides an excellent gateway into Carrick Higher Education Bachelor of Accounting degree. Successul completion of the degree entitles gradutes to apply for associate membership of CPA Australia and the Institue of Chartered Accountants in Australia. The degree allows a credit transfer process to all applicants upon enrolment, expecially when they have completed their Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

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