Overview
It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end.
Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Career Outcomes
Students who complete this Accounting and Bookkeeping course at the Southern Academy of Business and Technology may be able to seek employment as:
- BAS agent
- Bookkeeper
- Bookkeeping and small practice accounting
- Assistant accountant
- Accounts officer/clerk
- Payroll officer/clerk
- Accounts receivable credit/controller
- Accountant
- Financial controller (small to medium businesses)
- Taxation officer
- Treasury officer
- Procurement officer
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Prepare financial reports
- Design and produce spreadsheets
- Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- Prepare operational budgets
- Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
- Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
- Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
- Establish and maintain payroll systems
- Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- Design and produce business documents
- Perform financial calculations
- Write simple documents
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance Accounting View 9 other Short Courses in Accounting in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Course Code: 110005B
International students must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Tuition Fee
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International
10000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 AUD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
10000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Sydney
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.