Associate Degree of Accounting. Go higher. Internships available! University partners. Industry partners

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1 Associate Degree of Accounting Go higher Internships available! University partners Industry partners

2 Benefits of the Associate Degree of Accounting A supportive learning environment. You will learn in small classes and enjoy a high level of direct contact with academic teaching staff. You will develop academic skills required for successful study at TAFE and also at university. Practical and industry-focused study. The program uses workplace situations to build knowledge of the industry. An internship program. In the second year of the program you will undertake an industry internship to give you hands-on work experience in the accounting profession. A flexible tertiary pathway. The Associate Degree of Accounting forms the first two years of the Tertiary Pathway to Accounting. You can complete up to two years of your bachelor degree studies with the Associate Degree of Accounting.* Agreed credit. After graduating from the associate degree you can continue into the third year of a related bachelor degree at one of our partner universities: Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Macquarie University and the University of New England.* *Subject to terms and conditions as prescribed by each partner. 2

3 What will I study In addition to accounting subjects, you will study broader business areas that are essential for your success in a business career management, marketing, economics, law, finance and statistics. You will also learn essential skills for your studies in higher education and for your success in the workplace research, essay writing, teamwork and presenting. Best of all, the associate degree includes a work placement accounting internship which will provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning in the workplace and gain hands-on experience with industry professionals. Program structure To successfully complete the Associate Degree of Accounting students must complete a total of 16 subjects each worth 10 credit points. You may choose to study full time (2 years/4 semesters) or part time (4 years/8 semesters). In full-time mode, subjects each semester are as follows: Year One: Level 100 Foundation Accounting Skills Semester 1 ACACC101A BUACD101A BUMGT101A BUMKT101A Semester 2 ACACC102A ACTAX101A AFFIN102A BUSTA101A Accounting Foundations I Academic Foundations Management Fundamentals Marketing Fundamentals Accounting Foundations II Business Taxation and Compliance Principles of Economics and Economic Theory in Practice Business Statistics Year Two: Level 200 Accounting Capability Development Semester 3 ACACC201A ACACC202A ACETH201A BULAW201A Semester 4 ACACC203A ACINT201A BUFIN201A BULAW202A Cost Accounting Accounting Information Systems Professional Ethics Accounting Commercial Law I Financial Accounting Accounting Internship Business Finance Commercial Law II The content covered in the associate degree has been developed in consultation with our university partners to support entry into the third year of a bachelor degree at their universities. Enrolment will be subject to terms and conditions as prescribed by each partner university. Associate Degree of Accounting 3

4 Go higher with the Associate Degree of Accounting Accounting qualifications offer good employment prospects and the opportunity to work flexibly across a large and diverse range of industries and geographic locations. Be work ready to get a job in accounting The Associate Degree of Accounting has been put together in consultation with industry so you learn and practice the skills employers want. Accounting knowledge, work experience, professional networking and endorsement from the top accounting industry associations are the start of a rewarding career for you. The associate degree is a practical industry-focused qualification. You will develop a broad knowledge of the accounting industry and gain the strong technical skills that TAFE NSW is renowned for. Be supported to succeed This is a program designed to support students who thought higher education was not a possibility for them. Your lecturers are experienced and successful industry professionals and are passionate about seeing you succeed. You will develop academic skills required for successful study at TAFE and also at university. Classes and tutorials are progressive and innovative, while being small and intimate. TAFE NSW teaching methods are focussed and attentive to each student. Tertiary Pathway to Accounting Go higher Year 1 TAFE NSW Higher Education Technical and theoretical concepts Academic foundations Learner support Year 2 TAFE NSW Higher Education Broad theoretical and technical knowledge Integrated workplace learning internship Learner support to independent study Year 3* PARTNER UNIVERSITY Broad and coherent body of knowledge Depth and application of knowledge and concepts Independent learning Bachelor Degree Associate Degree *Subject to terms and conditions as prescribed by each partner. 4

5 Flexibility in how, when and where you study How, when and where you complete your study is up to you. This program is offered over two years full-time or four years part-time at various campuses across metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales. You may choose to graduate with a Diploma of Accounting after the first year, an Associate Degree of Accounting after the second year or you may continue on to one of our partner universities to complete the third year of a bachelor degree. After university graduation you may also choose to do post graduate study and/or an accounting industry professional program. Excel with an internship You ll make the most of your study with the opportunity to apply your learning in a real workplace and gain work experience relevant to the accounting profession through an internship subject. This is also an opportunity for you to establish valuable professional contacts. The internships will be sourced by TAFE NSW and industry partners. Progress to university and enjoy the best of both worlds The Tertiary Pathway to Accounting consists of the two-year TAFE NSW Associate Degree of Accounting followed by enrolment in the third year of a bachelor degree at one of our partner universities (Australian Catholic University, Charles Sturt University, Macquarie University and University of New England). This partnership means you can enjoy the best of both worlds the benefits of studying at TAFE with the benefits of a university qualification. Associate Degree of Accounting 5

6 Career opportunities Go higher We have collaborated with our partner universities, CPA Australia and Innovation Business Skills Australia to ensure this pathway addresses the needs of the accounting profession. On successful completion of the Associate Degree of Accounting graduates will be able to work in the accounting profession in positions including: Self-employed bookkeeper (a BAS Agent, if other Tax Practitioners Board requirements are met) Tax accountant (working for a Tax Agent or Practice) Accountant in industry (commerce) Small business accountant Payroll supervisor (with experience) Receivables/Payables supervisor (with experience) The pathway has been endorsed by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and provides you with the skills to commence their professional certification programs on completion of your accredited bachelor degree at university, after which you will be qualified for careers in areas such as auditing and insolvency. On a personal level, without TAFE studies I would not have been able to achieve my goals nor had the opportunities to further my career. TAFE NSW has an excellent reputation in the workplace through employers and professional bodies. With the vocational expertise students receive from the teaching staff they are job ready. Graduates are well placed in industry, as they have the necessary skills to get the task completed. This new Tertiary Pathway to Accounting is beneficial for the student. They have two years studying in TAFE NSW where they receive teaching from staff who have practical experience and a proven track record from industry plus entry into the third year of an accounting degree at university. This pathway streamlines the credit determination process from TAFE to university. Dr Margaret Drever FCPA Adjunct Associate Professor Charles Sturt University Former President NSW Division CPA Australia

7 The TAFE NSW Associate Degree of Accounting provides students with lots of opportunities. Being able to study and gain work experience through an internship means graduates can hit the ground running from day one! Adelina Tabila FCPA Director Budget Corrective Services NSW Entry requirements To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants are required to hold, at a minimum, one of the following: NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent a recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) Certificate IV level or above qualification at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree program at a higher education institution People who do not meet the above educational requirements may seek entry into the Associate Degree of Accounting based on mature age or educational disadvantage such as disrupted schooling, or lack of access to higher education due to remoteness/distance. We encourage you to speak with a Course Coordinator at the campus you would like to study at, and consider making an application. As part of the Tertiary Pathway to Accounting, the Associate Degree of Accounting is designed to help you succeed in your bachelor degree studies. To find out more, contact one of our Course Coordinators - see page 9 for contact details. How to apply TAFE NSW recognises that prospective students bring unique experiences, capabilities and qualifications. These will be recognised in the selection process. The application and student selection process involves a number of stages. Visit to download an application form and submit this with the required essay as detailed on the form. Successful applicants of the first stage will be interviewed and complete a short numeracy test. Successful applicants at the second stage will then be ranked and offered a place in the program according to their ranked priority order. Associate Degree of Accounting 7

8 Program fees* The Associate Degree of Accounting consists of 16 subjects, costing $1,150 per subject (except one subject which is $1,100 - AFFIN102A Principles of Economics and Economic Theory in Practice). *Fees as at 2013 and subject to change. This program is supported by the FEE-HELP Loan Scheme. FEE-HELP is part of the Australian government s Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and assists eligible full fee-paying students to pay for all or part of their tuition costs for certain programs with TAFE NSW. To check if you are eligible and for other information visit the TAFE NSW FEE-HELP web site at: Scholarships There are a limited number of scholarships available at selected campuses for students commencing their studies in Further details are available on the Associate Degree of Accounting page at Program locations The Associate Degree of Accounting will be offered at a number of campuses in Metropolitan and Regional NSW: Liverpool Campus (TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute) Meadowbank Campus (TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute) Ourimbah Campus (TAFE NSW Hunter Institute) Shellharbour Campus (TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute) St George Campus (TAFE NSW Sydney Institute) The Hills Campus (TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute) Ultimo Campus (TAFE NSW Sydney Institute) Locations subject to change, further details are available at 8

9 Find out more For more information on the Associate Degree of Accounting, how you can apply and scholarship eligibility, go to You can also contact the campuses directly: Liverpool Campus South Western Sydney Institute Liverpool Course Coordinator (02) Meadowbank Campus Northern Sydney Institute Meadowbank Customer Service (02) Course Coordinator (02) Ourimbah Campus Hunter Institute - Ourimbah Customer Service (02) Course Coordinator (02) degree.ourimbah@tafensw.edu.au Shellharbour Campus Illawarra Institute - Shellharbour Customer Service (02) Course Coordinator (02) illawarra.degree@tafensw.edu.au St George Campus Sydney Institute St George Customer Service (02) Course Coordinator (02) sydney.degree@tafensw.edu.au The Hills Campus Western Sydney Institute The Hills Customer Service (02) Course Coordinator (02) acctdegreewsi@tafensw.edu.au Ultimo Campus Sydney Institute Ultimo Customer Service (02) Course Coordinator (02) sydney.degree@tafensw.edu.au Associate Degree of Accounting 9

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12 FIND OUT MORE University partners Industry partners Published September 2013