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.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: FNS60204
- Cricos Code: 057886G
- Local Fees: Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $3,500
- International Fees: A$9800 pa
Campus: Epping, Greensborough, Preston
Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time:
Available
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
The successful completion of the Diploma of Accounting or the Advanced Diploma of Accounting may allow students to continue study into a range of other tertiary programs. Entrance requirements and exemptions vary between course and university.
Career Opportunities
Targeted job roles include:
- tax agent (after mandatory work experience),
- assistant accountant,
- financial modelling,
- perform internal and external audits,
- managing a department.
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
There are no formal entrance requirements to the course. Applicants must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that they are capable of completing the course having regard to the relevant competence levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
International Students:
Australian Year 12 (or recognised equivalent) or relevant work experience. IELTS 5.5 or higher (or recognised equivalents). Mature Age.Materials
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 published each semester.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Fees
You could be eligible for a government subsidised place if you meet the citizenship/residency requirements* and
- you are under 20 (on 1 January of the year you will be taking the course); OR
- you are applying for a qualification higher than the one you already have.
If you do not meet this criteria contact the department to discuss your options.
Students can now apply for VET FEE-HELP assistance to pay tuition fees for this course.
Please note:
*The fees listed below do not apply to students who commenced their studies at NMIT before 1 July 2010.
*The fees listed below do not apply to International Students (see About this course above).
* Students are still required to pay amenities and materials on top of the fees stated below.
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP**. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Start Date | Finish Date | Census Date | Hours | Fees |
|---|
| BSBITU402A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
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30 | $87.00 $280.00 $5.00 $30.00 | |||||||||
| FNSACCT601B | Prepare complex tax returns |
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68 | $197.20 $635.00 $5.00 $68.00 | |||||||||
| FNSACCT603B | Implement tax plans and compliance |
|
40 | $116.00 $373.00 $5.00 $40.00 | |||||||||
| FNSACCT604B | Monitor corporate governance activities |
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51 | $147.90 $476.00 $5.00 $51.00 | |||||||||
| FNSACCT607B | Evaluate business performance |
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51 | $147.90 $476.00 $5.00 $51.00 | |||||||||
| FNSACCT613B | Prepare and analyse management accounting information |
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51 | $147.90 $476.00 $5.00 $51.00 | |||||||||
| FNSACCT614B | Prepare complex corporate financial reports |
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34 | $98.60 $317.00 $5.00 $34.00 | |||||||||
| FNSMKT501B | Analyse financial markets and information |
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50 | $145.00 $467.00 $5.00 $50.00 | |||||||||
**Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers
Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications, which must be provided as evidence of completion.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
You can apply for VET FEE-HELP if you’re a student studying in Australia who is:
- an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who is resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study VET FEE-HELP is being applied for;
- enrolled on or before the census date* of an eligible unit of study through an approved VET provider;
- meet tax file number requirements;
- have not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit
VET FEE-HELP allows eligible students to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan**, regardless of whether you are eligible or not for a government funded place under Skills Reform.
Over their lifetime, students can access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay their VET tuition fees, articulate into university and then add their university costs until the maximum FEE-HELP maximum is reached. There is no age restriction on VET FEE-HELP.
For further information, contact the department directly or for general information on VET FEE-HELP visit the DEEWR website and download the VET FEE-HELP Information Booklet.
NMIT Statement of VET Tuition Assurance
* If you have requested a VET FEE-HELP loan, but change your mind about studying, you must either cancel your Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance (in writing to NMIT) or withdraw your enrolment in each unit of study on or before its census date or you will incur a debt.
** A loan fee of 20% applies to all VET FEE-HELP loans
