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

Campus: Epping, 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.

Fees

Local Fees:

Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $3,500


International Fees:

A$9800 p.a.


Australian Government subsidised place:

You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.


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.


More Information

Phone: 03 9269 1494

Web: Enquiry Form

Department: Commerce

How to Apply

Local Students

Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply through VTAC
VTAC Code:Epping: 68891 Preston: 69201

Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.

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Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.

International Students

Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form

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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 Hours
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets 30
FNSACCT601B Prepare complex tax returns 68
FNSACCT603B Implement tax plans and compliance 40
FNSACCT604B Monitor corporate governance activities 51
FNSACCT607B Evaluate business performance 51
FNSACCT613B Prepare and analyse management accounting information 51
FNSACCT614B Prepare complex corporate financial reports 34
FNSMKT501B Analyse financial markets and information 50