Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
Full-time: one semester (approximately 20 hours per week); Part-time: two semesters (approximately 10 hours per week)
Master professional accounting skills and prepare for roles as a tax agent, payroll service provider, or accounting professional. This diploma, delivered by industry experts and CPAs, combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience and includes Tax Practitioners Board-approved subjects.
Prior to commencing this qualification, you must have completed the following units of competency or equivalent: FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports, FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers, FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, and FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports. These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the Accounting Principles Skill Set (FNSSS00014) or Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222). You must have Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, and oral communication. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to study at CIT.
The diploma comprises 11 subjects: 7 core units and 4 electives. Core units include: BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets, FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information, FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals, FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities, FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures, FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information, and FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts. Elective units include: FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems, FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools, FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law, and FNSACC608 Evaluate organisation's financial performance.
CIT is a leading vocational education provider with experienced industry professionals, including Registered Tax Agents and CPAs, delivering the curriculum. The course includes a simulated business environment and subjects specifically approved by the Tax Practitioners Board for tax agent registration. CIT offers flexible learning options across multiple campuses and provides comprehensive student support services.
Upon completion, you will be qualified for roles including tax agent, payroll service provider, assistant accountant, budget officer, payroll manager, and office manager. The diploma prepares you for tax agent registration through Tax Practitioners Board-approved subjects and develops skills in financial analysis, reporting, and business performance evaluation. Career opportunities span various sectors including accounting firms, corporate finance departments, government agencies, and self-employment as a tax or accounting professional.
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