Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Yes. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Students must be at least 18 years of age, have completed Year 12 or equivalent, and have an IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent in PTE or TOEFL). In addition, students must have completed FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting (or its superseded version FNS50217, or equivalent), including the elective unit BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent).

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment. Assessment tasks reflect real life work tasks, are performed within industry standard timeframes, utilise authentic workplace documentation, and require students to work with others as part of a team.

Yes. Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course. This process is outlined in the Southern Academy of Business and Technology Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment as a budget analyst, financial analyst, accounting manager, financial controller, forensic accountant, management accountant, financial accountant, or auditor. Students may also wish to continue their education into a range of Graduate Diploma level qualifications in accounting or financial services.