Accountant
ACCOUNTING PATHWAY FOR PR
ANZSCO
Unit Group 2211: Accountants
Description
Plan and provide accounting systems and services relating to taxation and the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.
Indicative Skill Level
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies
Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation
Examining operating costs and organisations’ income and expenditure
Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
Providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations
Preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations
Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements
Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
Maintaining internal control systems
May appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects
Other occupations in this unit group
221112: Management Accountant
221113: Taxation Accountant
Top 5
- Federation University Australia
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Level of study: Undergraduate
Start date: 19 July 2021, 15 November 2021
Duration:3 years
Tuition fees (AUD $):25,900
Entry Requirements: Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0.
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The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) has been designed for students whose first degree is in a non-accounting field and provides you with a comprehensive program of study in accounting theory and practice that is recognised by both CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, enabling you to pursue a pathway to qualification as a professional accountant.
Level of study: Postgraduate
Start date:19 July 2021, 15 November 2021
Duration:2 years
Tuition fees (AUD $):28,800 Per Year
Entry Requirements: Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no individual sub-scorebelow 6.0 (or equivalent)
- James Cook University Brisbane
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Level of study: Undergraduate
Start date: July 2021, November 2021
Duration:2.5 years
Tuition fees (AUD $):30,400 Per Year
Entry Requirements: Undergraduate (Bachelors) IELTS 6.0 (no sub score below 6.0) PEARSON (PTE Academic) 52 (no component less than 52) TOEFL ibt 74 (minimum writing score of 18) TOEFL Paper 550 (minimum test of written English score of 4.5)
Master of Professional Accounting On Campus
By choosing to study an MPA at JCU Brisbane, you will undertake advanced learning in both theory and professional practice whilst learning to solve accounting and business problems in innovative ways.
Level of study: Postgraduate
Start date: July 2021, November 2021
Duration:2 years
Tuition fees (AUD $):32,720 Per Year
Entry Requirements: PROGRAM IELTS 6.5 (no sub score below 6.0) PEARSON (PTE Academic) 58 (no component less than 54) TOEFL ibt 86 (no component less than 21) TOEFL Paper 570 (minimum test of written English score of 4.5)
- Australian Catholic University
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Want to stand out from the crowd? Future employers will know instantly what career you are qualified for when you apply with this named degree.
Level of study: Undergraduate
Start date:26 July 2021
Duration:3 years
Tuition fees (AUD $):29,080 Per Year
Entry Requirements: To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
State Prerequisites
New South Wales English (Standard) (Band 2) or EAL (Band 3)
Queensland English (Units 3 & 4, C)
Victoria Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English
Or be admitted under the Passion 4 Business Program.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
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The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed to meet the global demand for high-quality graduates in accounting. Accounting is the backbone of the business world.
Level of study: Postgraduate
Start date:26 July 2021
Duration:2 years
Tuition fees (AUD $):32,000 Per Year
Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline (the equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in a related discipline will be eligible for up to four units credit); OR
A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admissions Rules.
- Holmes Institute
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Start date: 19 July 2021, 08 November 2021
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Level of study: Postgraduate
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- Curtin University
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Level of study: Undergraduate
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This course is intended to help you step into the field of accounting for the first time. It covers an introductory understanding of accounting and the budget process.
Level of study:
Postgraduate
Start date:Expected March 2022
Duration:6 months
Tuition fees (AUD $):15,500 Per Year
Entry Requirements: A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a field of study other than accounting, or significant relevant work experience (typically three to five years). Applicants must also meet Curtin’s English language proficiency requirements.
IELTS: 6.0