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2504AGC
2604ACC
Diploma of Business (Accounting)
Advanced Diploma of Business
(Accounting)
VTAC code: 70201 (Croydon),77201 (Hawthorn),
70721 (Lilydale), 78201 (Prahran), 71201 (Wantirna)
The Diploma is the first stage in the Advanced Diploma of Business (Accounting).
It develops practical skills in basic to intermediate accounting procedures,
computerised accounting, law, communications, mathematics, statistics and
computer applications such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
The Advanced Diploma covers areas such as costing, payroll, accounts payable,
accounts receivable, taxation and budgeting. Students gain 'hands on' experience
in using account, taxations, spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
Aims & Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to obtain
knowledge and skills relating to manual and computerised accounting, costing,
budgeting, taxation, financial accounting and financial management, as well as
spread sheeting and database management. On completion of the taxation
modules and two years relevant experience in the last five years, students may
register as Tax Agents.
Campus
Croydon; Hawthorn; Lilydale; Prahran; Wantirna; Distance Education/Learning
Career opportunities
The course provides up-to-date training for a variety of accounting positions such
as assistant accountant in medium to large organisations.
Professional recognition
On completion of the Advanced Diploma, graduates are eligible for membership of
the National Institute of Accountants (NIA). On completion of the taxation
modules and two years relevant experience in the last five years, graduates may
register as a Tax Agent.
Course duration
Diploma: One year full-time or two to three years part-time.
Advanced Diploma: Two years full-time or five to six years part-time.
Structure
The Advanced Diploma of Business (Accounting) incorporates the Diploma of
Business (Accounting). Students must therefore complete the Diploma subjects
before progressing to the Advanced Diploma level.
Course subjects
Diploma level
Accounting Modules
NAPll0 Financial Accounting Applications 1
NAP711 Financial Accounting Applications 2
VBJ450 Apply GST to Business Requirements
VBK768 Accounting to Trial Balance
VBK769 Accounting - Basic Reports
VBK770 Budgeting
VBK771 Office Taxation Procedures
Law Modules
NAP750 Commercial Law Principles
NAP752 Contract Law
NAP753 Consumer Law
NAP751 Partnership and Bankruptcy Law
Computing Modules
NOS116 Keyboarding - Techniques and Operations
NOS118 Computer Operations - Data Retrieval
NOS213 Computer Operations
NOS215 Database Fundamentals (Access)
NOS216 Spreadsheet Fundamentals (Excel)
NOS222 Word Processing - Introduction (Word)
NOS250 Introduction to the Internet
NOS251 Presentation Applications
Computerised Accounting Modules (MYOB)
NAPlOI Inventory - Computerised
NAPl02 Fixed Assets - Computerised
NAPl03 Integrated Computer Accounting
NOS225 General Ledger - Computerised
NOS226 Accounts Receivable - Computerised
NOS227 Accounts Payable - Computerised
NOS234 Payroll - Computerised
Communication Modules
NCSOO9 Negotiation Skills
NCS015 Presenting Reports
NCS012 Meetings
NCSOO6 Writing Workplace Documents
NOS119 Work Environment
Mathematics and Statistics Modules
NAPl20 Business Mathematics
NAP721 Business Statistics
Advanced Diploma level
Accounting Modules
NAP731 Management Accounting Principles
NAP717 Internal Control Principles
NAP735 Financial Management Principles
NAPl12 Company Accounting and Financial Statements
NAP704 Accounting Spreadsheet and Other Applications
NAP732 Management Accounting Applications (elective)
NAP718 External Audit Procedures (elective)
Taxation Modules
NAP757 Income Tax Law for Accountants
NAP758 Income Tax Law for Tax Agents (elective)
NAP759 Electronic Lodgement of Tax Returns (elective)
Other Modules
NAPl22 Economics for Business
VAE453 Organisations and Management
NAP754 Company and Incorporated Associations Law
Note: The electives listed above are those normally offered at Swinburne. It is
possible to substitute others from the list below to complete the course, but they
are not normally available through Swinburne.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or
mature age.
Application procedure
Full-time (Semester 1) applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Applicants who wish to study part-time or commence mid-year should contact the
School of Business and eCommerce to obtain an application form or by applying
online at: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom/appform.htm
Further information
Contact the School of Business and eCommerce on:
(03) 9213 6685 (Wantirna, Croydon and Lilydale),
(03) 9214 8165 (Hawthorn), or
(03) 9214 6828 (Prahran)
Distance Learning: (03) 9213 6789 or 1800 633 560
Email: tafebus@groupwise.swin.edu.au
Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/buscom
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002