This qualification is ideal if you are currently employed in the Financial Services industry, or if you have strong analytical abilities and attention to detail and have access to a workplace in which you can practice your skills and apply your knowledge.You will be taught skills and knowledge about preparing financial reports for corporations; business risks and internal control procedures; providing business advice and information; preparing tax documentation for individuals and legal entities; interpreting and using financial statistics.You’ll learn how to apply solutions to a range of often complex problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. You’ll gain extensive experience in providing financial and business performance information, and preparing legally compliant income tax returns for individuals, as well as managing budgets and forecasts and preparing financial reports for corporate entities. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to implement and maintain internal control procedures and provide management accounting information.Successful completion of this course will prepare you for employment in the Financial Services industry and could also set you up for further study at university.[112106C]
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ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
0801
Certificate Classification
Accounting
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
421
Certificate Classification
Diploma of
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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.
