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FNS60204 - Advanced Diploma of Accounting	PDF
CRICOS 059407A

4 Core Units:
FNSICGEN301B	Communicate in the workplace
FNSICGEN302B	Use technology in the workplace
FNSICGEN304B	Apply health and safety practices in the work place
FNSICIND401B	Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

1 Sectoral Core Unit:
FNSACCT604B	Monitor corporate governance activities

Pre-requisite Units:
FNSACCT502B	Prepare income tax returns
FNSACCT503B	Manage Budgets and forecasts
FNSACCT504B	Prepare financial reports for a reporting entity
FNSACCT506B	Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACCT507B	Direct complex project activities

7 Elective Units:
BSBADM404A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACCT614B	Prepare complex corporate financial reports
FNSACCT606B	Conduct Internal Audit
FNSACCT603B	Implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance
FNSACCT601B	Prepare complex tax returns and lodgements
FNSACCT610B	Develop and implement financial strategies
FNSICORG516B	Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements

Aces Entry Requirements are:

• Being 18 years of age or over
• English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher
• At Aces Centre we provide a 12 week English course
• A satisfactory interview with Aces Centre authorised staff, a representative or agency
• Successful completion of 12 years of schooling equivalent to the Australia Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Fees and Charges:
Students must enrol on a full-time 20 hrs per week basis. The details for this qualification in 2007 are as follows (Australian Dollars):

• Cost: $9,000 for the Advanced Diploma
• Deposit: The students are asked to pay the tuition fees in full for each qualification preferably 3 months before the starting date.

Support Services:
Aces Centre will provide students with general advice on matters such as travel, accommodation, employment and personal welfare. In addition a comprehensive orientation will be under taken at the beginning of the students learning time, covering all concerns and issues related to studying at the Aces Centre. In addition, Aces Centre Club membership provides students with an economic means for accessing text books related to their course.

At the Orientation we discuss: The Policy and Procedure Handbook The Student Handbook Student Obligations Refund Policy How to resolve Complaints How the Aces Centre home page can assist you The Aces Centre Club

Aces Centre Club:
Aces Centre Club Membership is compulsory for students. The Club will provide students at the beginning of each term their main text books. Students may keep the book for the term or can purchase the book at a discounted price from Aces Centre Club. Every student needs to return each book in the same condition it has been given to him/her. If the book is damaged or lost a penalty of $75 will be applied and deducted from the bond. The compulsory club membership cost is $750/annum that includes $150 for the bond. Students with no penalty will receive their bond money at the end of their education at Aces Centre.

Teaching Methods: The learning support strategies used by trainers at Aces Centre include: Classroom instructions (maximum of 12 students per class) Demonstrating procedures. Providing opportunities for ‘hands-on’ experience and practice. Ensuring individual support and advice to students. Encouraging students to work at their own pace.

Course Timetable:
The academic year is divided into 4 terms of 9 weeks tuition in each term. Each term is 13 weeks including breaks. Advanced Diploma of Accounting is a 48 weeks course including 4 weeks break in each term. Students must attend full-time (20 hours per week) for the duration of the course. Students can enrol before the commencement of any of the following terms for Advanced Diploma of Accounting, if it is available.

Assessment Methods:
Assessments are conducted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the FNS04 Training Package and the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for RTOs 2005. Assessments are competency based, which means that the outcomes of assessment are Competent or Not Yet Competent. At the Aces Centre assessments are:

• Valid: Assessment techniques actually assess what they claim to assess.
• Reliable: Assessment approaches provide consistent results every time.
• Fair: The same assessment is used for each learner or situation, while still being flexible.
• Flexible: Different types of assessments are used to assess the student – e.g. verbal, doing, question and answer.

Facilities:

• Fully resourced lecture room for classes of only 12 students
• Suitable laboratory designed to allocate one computer to each student during sessions
• Suitable Equipment
• Adequate acoustics, lighting and fully air-conditioned premises
• Amenities nearby for meal breaks
• Toilet Facilities on the same floor
• Accessible references and resources
• Access to the Aces Centre Club
• Suitable equipment and library resources

Access and Equity:
Aces Centre provides equal access to training delivery and assessment services for all students.
We are responsible for:

• recognising the cultural diversity of students
• ensuring equal treatment of students
• encouraging full participation and assisting all students to achieve course outcomes
• providing equal access to resources
• referring students with specific learning problems to appropriate agencies

Pathways/Articulation:
uccessful completion of this qualification provides a pathway in to the other Advanced Diploma qualifications in Financial Services. Students may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

Assessment Validation Process:
For details on assessment validation process please refer to our Policy and Procedure handbooks and contact the office

Job Roles: Possible job roles include: Introducing and maintaining accounting systems Maintaining internal control systems Preparing financial statements for a reporting entity Preparing tax returns Reporting on business performance Managing small teams Developing business plans Preparing management accounting reports.

Target Groups:
Participants in this program are 18 years of ago or over with a minimum educational qualification of HSC or equivalent with IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. The prospects with other other qualifications and experience can contact us to discuss their interest and situation. The target audience includes domestic and overseas students. The key clients for this qualification are potential new entrants into the industry and include:

• School leavers
• Unemployed people
• Recent migrants
• Overseas students
• Those wishing to enter a different industry sector