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This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition. At this level individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.
This course is suitable for those who wish to perform duties such as:
If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into management and consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.
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To Apply for courses as an international student, please complete the Enrolment Form with the required supporting documents.
Intake dates for FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
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We have intakes for every month throughout the year for both Sydney and Melbourne Campus. |
The Training Package requires that students must have completed the following:
Completion of both FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set and FNSSS00015 Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set;
OR Completion of FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting;
OR Completion of FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting.
Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:
• Students must be over 18 years of age.
• Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.
• Students must have either an overall IELTS score of 5.5, PTE (Pearson Test of English) score of 42 or equivalent.
For more information please contact SMC Admission Officer /Marketing Officer.
There 14 units of competency in this qualification. This will be delivered over a period 104 weeks with 32 weeks of holidays, consisting of total of 13.5 hours per week of classroom based face-to-face learning and 6.5 hours of online learning delivered through SMC e-learning platform based on Moodle ( Click here to go to E-Learning site ) i.e., total of 20 hours per week.
Following 14 units need to be completed. These include 3 core units and 11 elective units as per training package requirements:
Unit of Competency
***Completion of FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals as it is a prerequisite unit for FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities and FNSACC603 Implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance,
Completion of FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information as it is a prerequisite unit for FNSACC608 Evaluate organisation’s financial performance and FNSACC609 Evaluate financial risk,
Completion of FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures as it is a prerequisite unit for FNSACC606 Conduct internal audit for FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting.
Students will be provided with access to the following resources required to complete the qualification successfully upon enrollment:
Classroom
Tables and chairs
Whiteboard
Data projector
VCR/DVD Player and TV
Computer Lab
PPT SlidesOffice and MYOB
Unit of Competency.
Assessments
Assessment is structured throughout the course. If students are unable to achieve competency, additional support is provided through mentoring and access to re-assessment as outlined in our policies and procedures. Assessment requires achievement across all tasks to demonstrate competence and includes:
Direct observation i.e., simulated off-the-job situation that reflects the workplace.
Product based methods i.e., reports, displays, work samples, role plays, and presentations.
Portfolio i.e., written documents, photographs, videos or logbooks.
Questioning i.e., written or oral questioning, conducting interviews and questionnaires.
Students who have completed corresponding units of competency and/or units contained within the packaging rules can apply for Credit Transfer. For more information, see our current policies and procedures at our Download section. Click here to go to downloads
After achieving the FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting, candidates may undertake a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications to further enhance their career opportunities in their chosen field. Candidates may also choose to seek entry into an undergraduate degree such as a Bachelor of Accounting at an Australian Higher Education Provider (subject to the Higher Education Provider’s course entry requirements).
Other Information
Before enrollment, each student should ensure they meet the following requirements:
Read and understand the complete student handbook available at https://sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/student-handbook
Read and understand all policies and procedures available as https://www.sydneymetrocollege.edu.au/downloads/
Provide the organisation with their USI number. For more information, please visit https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi
A student may require to complete a SMC LLN test.
SMC reserves the right to discontinue or alter any course date, tuition or service fee, location, timetable or staffing without prior notice.