Course code: HE20542V01

Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit

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Overview About this course

Gain skills to manage the financial accounting in your small business or work in auditing roles. The Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit is a short course designed with industry experts to help you meet your career goals. If you already have extensive relevant workplace or study experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to complete this qualification even faster. Also, take advantage of receiving credit for the subjects you complete in this course if you decide to continue your studies with the Bachelor of Applied Commerce.

Course duration

1.5 years part time

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Create financial statements for clients and stakeholders

  • Understand contemporary accounting concepts

  • Apply a variety of skills in financial accounting, tax effect accounting, contemporary accounting and auditing

  • Uphold ethical standards in financial services

  • Use your skills in real world situations

Course outcomes

Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market

  • Graduate with an Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit

  • Credit of your successfully completed subjects towards the Bachelor of Applied Commerce degree

  • The practical knowledge to manage financial accounting of a small and medium-sized businesses

  • Qualification to work in the financial services industry in financial accounting and auditing roles

  • Accounting skills that are valued across a range of sectors

  • Confidence in applying your learnings to real world situations

  • This course has been accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

  • A Certificate IV or higher level qualification in accounting or financial services or

  • At least three years’ experience working in a business or retail environment

You must also:

  • Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support

Note:

  • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • An interest in finance and numbers

  • An interest in helping others

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good communication and relationship building skills

  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills

You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.

If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.

Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like:

Accounts Clerk

Accounts Clerks monitor creditor and debtor accounts, and undertake related routine documentation. They may work in call centres.

  • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

    68%

  • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

    45,100 workers

  • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

    44 years

  • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

    $1,210

  • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

    40 hours

  • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

    Lower

  • Gender share

    84% female

  • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

    Moderate Growth

Other jobs include: accounting assistant, accounting manager, accounting supervisor and auditing roles.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

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Alternative pathways into this course

The Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Undergraduate Certificate in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit does not have any post-graduate courses.

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Strengthen your expertise and expand your employability

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Subjects Subjects in this course

Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 4 core subjects (40 credit points).

Core Subjects

    Elective Subjects

      Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.

      TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

      TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

      • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

      • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

      • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

      • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

      • TAFE NSW Libraries

      • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

      • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

      • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

      • Student associations – get social with our student community

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