The Professional Year in Accounting is a 44 week program. It includes the following;

ORIENTATION

(3 hours, Week 1)

• Program Overview
• Accounting job market analysis
• Program requirements

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & WORKPLACE CULTURE

(135 hours, 15 Weeks)

• Understand the workplace/business environment, legislative requirements, OH&S, ethical and privacy issues
• Understand workplace culture differences
• Develop an effective resume & Job interview skills
• Develop career management and job search strategies

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS and WORKING IN A TEAM

(135 hours, 15 Weeks)

• Use of verbal, non-verbal and written communications skills as a professional accountant
• How to work and interact with work colleagues, supervisors, clients, ATO (Australian Tax Office - representatives), ASIC and other third parties
• Understand the preparation of routine documentation and requirements in relation to accurate and timely record keeping

(12 Weeks)   

• Perform, complete and apply accounting and compliance skills into tasks assigned by supervisor
• Understand and apply firm’s systems and procedures on a  daily basis
• Understand and apply time management  procedures in an accounting firm
• Closely mentored on one to one basis
• Follow the legislation in firms such as occupational health and workplace safety regulations

GRADUATION AND CONCLUSION

(3 hours, Week 44)

• Program review and achievement
• Supporting services and resource
• Awards Ceremony
• Feedback

ARC BONUS:

PRACTICAL IN-HOUSE ACCOUNTING TRAINING （Worth ＄2295)

(optional, 60 hours, 4 Weeks)

• Systems and procedures used in accounting firms and their accounting function
• Supervisors, employers and industry work requirements and expectations
• Issues and problem solving for clients
• Use of accounting software including tax accountant software in daily works