Many courses at APC include work placements, giving students an opportunity to gain valuable experience and contacts before graduation. Selected students may also participate in ProjectBase, which enables groups to work with industry stakeholders on an idea, concept, project, or business plan.
Diploma of Accounting

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This qualification prepares you for accounting job roles in financial services and other industries. You will develop skills to apply solutions, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources, plan, coordinate and evaluate your own work and provide guidance to others.
The course will prepare students for accounting job roles with duties such as:
- Introducing and maintaining accounting systems
- Maintaining internal control systems
- Preparing financial statements for a non- reporting entity
- Preparing tax returns
- Reporting on business performance
- Managing small teams
- Developing business plans
- Preparing accounting reports for management.

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Course Structure
- Financial Information
- Income Tax Returns
- Budget Management
- Corporate Financial Reports
- Workplace Relationships
- Internal Control
- Accounting Systems
- Accounting Information
- Complex Spreadsheets
- Statutory Reports
- Financial Forecasts


Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all courses, subjects and units of learning and competency being offered by APC and APC Design School.
If you have experience, skills and knowledge in your field of work – you may be eligible or even close to attaining a related qualification.
All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include examinations, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.
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Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Bachelor of Commerce | 6 Credits | Up to 6 months |
A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.
Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Bachelor of Business | 30 Credits | Up to 6 months |
Bachelor of Commerce | 30 Credits | Up to 6 months |
Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, careers-focused and global perspective to higher education, with courses providing graduates with a globally oriented skill-set that will make them a valuable contribution to any employer.
Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Bachelor of Business | 80 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) | 80 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Bachelor of Business (Event Management) | 80 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | 80 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) | 80 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Bachelor of Commerce | 80 Credits | Up to 1 year |
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Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Accounting major) | 8 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Entry Requirements
Academic: Successful completion of four units of competency (FNSACC321, FNSACC322, FNSACC418, FNSACC421) (or equivalent). These competencies may have been achieved through the completion of either FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
English language proficiency: General English – Upper Intermediate Level; or English Proficiency Skills test result as per the APC requirements.
To participate in APC courses students need to have certain technical equipment, software and design equipment. Please check this Technology and Equipment Standard for Students.


Sample Timetable
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 |
DAY EVENING CLASS OPTION SAMPLE | ||
09:00 - 12:00 | 08:30 - 12:30 | 08:30 - 12:30 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Academic Support Material (ASM) tutorial (online subject) |
13:00 - 16:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
EVENING CLASS OPTION SAMPLE | ||
14:00 - 17:00 | 08:30 - 12:30 | 08:30 - 12:30 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Academic Support Material (ASM) tutorial (online subject) |
18:00 - 21:00 | 13:00 - 17:00 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject Enhancing Tutorial (SET) | Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) tutorial |
- International students are expected to attend and study 20 timetabled hours per week.
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Bundle and Save on Visa Costs
Course bundling is when you apply for a series of related courses, instead of just one course, saving you money on your visa costs.
For example, if you are interested in a Certificate II or Certificate III course, you can combine it into a bundle with a related Certificate IV course. Or combine a Certificate IV course with a related Diploma and Advanced Diploma.