Course overview
Each unit of this diploma has been designed to give you insight into the types of activities that an accountant would be required to fulfil within the workplace.
You will be exposed to a careful integration of theory, knowledge and skills to ensure that you will gain the necessary experience and exposure to accounting practice to ensure a smooth transition into the workplace. Extensive hands-on experience in the use of Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) software, Perdisco online practise set and preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) are an integral part of the course.
You will also have the necessary academic foundations to continue to a relevant undergraduate higher education program at a university or private provider of higher education.
While there are numerous diplomas and bachelor of accounting degrees within the industry, Stott’s Diploma of Practical Accounting course is unique as it integrates all eight units within a practical accounting laboratory designed to simulate the work of accountants in the workplace.
Campus locations
Job outcomes
- Accountant
- Taxation accountant
- Trainee accountant
- Auditor
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerk
- Receivable and payable clerks
Study method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Locations
- Victoria
- Melbourne
Entry requirements
PBD101 Practical Accounting for Business Decisions pre-requisite to PTD102 Preparation of Tax Documentation.
AIS101 Business Information Systems for Accountants pre-requisite for AIS102 Accounting Information Systems and PTD102 Preparation of Tax Documentation.
For entry into first year
- Completion of year 12 or equivalent
Mature Age Entry
- Mature age students who demonstrate a capacity for successful study at a tertiary level through employment or educational experience
Pathways
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Subjects
About Stott's College
Despite the fact that Stott’s College was founded in 1883 (before our famous Melbourne trams and before ‘The Big Australian’, BHP), it has stood the test of time and has evolved over the past 135 years as a quality private education provider, challenging itself to be relevant in meeting the ever-changing needs of industry and students.
Stott’s College has both FEE-HELP status and VET FEE-HELP status to assist our students in loans for their academic study.
Stott’s remains true to its tradition of job-ready graduates, and Acknowledge Education has employed our graduates in accounting, student services and management. We are proud to be a successful business running programs and attracting industry partnerships.
Stott’s College is a trading name of Acknowledge Education Pty Ltd which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 4112)
