Today's accountants are no longer stuck in tiny offices, drowning in receipts and ledgers. They play an important role developing strategy to help businesses grow. Career options include:
- assistant
- tax
- costing
If you love numbers, NMIT’s Accounting courses are ideal. Learn how to:
- use computerised accounting systems (MYOB)
- perform internal and external audits
- prepare accounting reports, financial statements and business activity statements
- develop complex spreadsheets
- prepare complex tax returns and corporate financial reports
- implement tax plans
- evaluate business performance
- analyse financial markets
NMIT teaching staff include Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs), and at least two are registered tax agents.
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Available Courses (9)
Certificate IV in Accounting
A solid pathway to your accountancy career - NMIT's Certificate IV in Accounting is a practical course for students wanting to start a career in accounting. The course is compact and teaches the foundations of accounting.
Diploma of Accounting
Upgrade your accountancy skills - NMIT's Diploma of Accounting is a practical course for students aspiring to take the next step in their career in accounting. The course is compact and teaches the fundamentals of accounting. This course provides students with flexibility to opt for day time or evening classes with a mix of online study.
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Consolidate your accountancy qualifications - NMIT's Advanced Diploma of Accounting is a practical course for students wanting to get an edge within their career in accounting. The course is compact and consolidates knowledge and skills in accounting. This course provides students with flexibility to opt for day time or evening classes with a mix of online study.
Associate Degree of Accounting
The Associate Degree of Accounting now leads directly into the Bachelor of Accounting. The course covers subjects in the areas of law, information management, economics, statistics and management, accounting information systems, risk management and corporate governance, management accounting, company law, corporate accounting, financial management and taxation law compliance. NMIT staff come from a diverse range of academia and business and are highly qualified to deliver a quality program designed to meet student needs and industry demand.
Bachelor of Accounting
This course has been developed to meet the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in the areas of accounting and sustainable business. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a mainstream accounting course with a sustainability and environmental management focus. The course includes traditional Accounting subjects covering General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Financial Management whilst at the same time providing a focus on environmental sustainability through subjects such as Introduction to Sustainability Studies, Environmental Law and Environmental Economics and Policy. Students who successfully complete an Associate Degree of Accounting are eligible to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Get an industry designed qualification in 6 months - NMIT’s Certificate III in Accounts Administration is a compact 6 month course designed to acquire practical entry level skills in accounting and bookkeeping tasks. The course is part of the Financial Services Training Package, a set of qualifications recognised throughout Australia. The course is also available through flexible delivery enabling students to enrol and start the course at any time.
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Study part-time and get BAS agent registration in 6 months - NMIT’s Certificate IV in Bookkeeping meets the minimum requirements under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 for students seeking a career as a registered BAS agent. This course is available through flexible delivery to suit your needs with a mix of online and classroom based learning, with evening classes also available. Students can enrol and start the course anytime.
Diploma of Financial Planning
Be the financial planner your clients rely on - Financial planning is stringently regulated especially when providing advice to the public. NMIT’s Diploma in Financial Planning ensures you meet RG 146 standards outlined by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and go further with skills to confidently advise on managed investments, superannuation, life insurance and securities.
Certificate II in Financial Services
Get a foundation towards higher studies - NMIT’s Certificate II in Financial Services is designed to up-skill the financial literacy and basic financial skill needs of remote and indigenous or new entrants wishing to build pathways into further studies within the financial services industry. Intakes may be available for Semester 2. Please contact the department for the latest course information.
Higher Ed. Courses (2)
Associate Degree of Accounting
The Associate Degree of Accounting now leads directly into the Bachelor of Accounting. The course covers subjects in the areas of law, information management, economics, statistics and management, accounting information systems, risk management and corporate governance, management accounting, company law, corporate accounting, financial management and taxation law compliance. NMIT staff come from a diverse range of academia and business and are highly qualified to deliver a quality program designed to meet student needs and industry demand.
Bachelor of Accounting
This course has been developed to meet the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in the areas of accounting and sustainable business. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a mainstream accounting course with a sustainability and environmental management focus. The course includes traditional Accounting subjects covering General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Financial Management whilst at the same time providing a focus on environmental sustainability through subjects such as Introduction to Sustainability Studies, Environmental Law and Environmental Economics and Policy. Students who successfully complete an Associate Degree of Accounting are eligible to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.
