AIPE

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60210) provides you with an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to provide professional accounting services in the financial services industry. You will learn how to manage, monitor and audit financial systems, as well as how to analyse financial data for business performance and prepare complex tax returns. This two year program is for students with no prior knowledge of accounting and/or bookkeeping. This course has two exit points: the Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40610), then the Diploma of Accounting (FNS50210).

On successful completion of this course, a student should be able to:

• Provide a range of financial accounting and auditing services to clients
• Demonstrate their understanding of economic principles as applied to professional practice
• Use financial statistics and tools appropriately
• Discuss contemporary issues in corporate governance
• Demonstrate their preparedness to undertake further education and training.

Delivery mode

• Blended learning solution: Face-to face classroom based training, with 25% of the total course delivered online through AIPE's eLearning portal.
• Online delivery available for domestic Australian students.

The basis of our assessment strategy is to provide you with the means to demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills to undertake real-world activities to a current industry standard. In each subject there is a similar pattern of assessment. There are specific assessment tasks such as projects, case studies and reports, there will be an interview with your tutor, and an online final exam. To pass each subject, you must successfully complete all the tasks set for you. Importantly, you will also be graded on your skills (where appropriate) such as communication, problem-solving, leadership, organizing and planning and teamwork. These skills are critical in distinguishing yourself in job interviews and in the workplace.

Students must provide valid evidence of at least one of the following

• Completion of Certificate IV in Bookkeeping (FNS40210) / Accounting (FNS40610) and Diploma of Accounting (FNS50210)

Online students must be currently working or have access to a workplace for this course. You may be working full-time, part-time, casually or volunteering/interning.

Computer requirements:

• A computer with either Windows 98 or higher OR Mac OSX 10.2 or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Internet access.

Applicants who have current accounting or bookkeeping experience may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For more details about applying for RPL please refer to AIPE's website.

Upon successful completion of AIPE's Advanced Diploma of Accounting, you will be able to progress into courses at a university with which AIPE has an articulation agreement. You must meet the admission criteria set by the university of your choice. Articulation agreements with Australian universities guarantee a number of credit points (advanced standing) towards bachelor degrees. For details on AIPE's articulation agreements click here.