Finance and Accounting

A flair for numbers and good business acumen equal the right formula for success in the world of finance and accounting. 

Finance and Accounting graduates have an analytical approach to their work and the ability to deal with a number of clients in various work areas. They can think and respond quickly in a fast paced environment. 

Job opportunities are varied and every type of business requires the skills and expertise of finance and accounting professionals.  Government departments, banks, corporations of every size, financial institutions, even small businesses, rely on graduate’s advice and guidance for financial matters.

An attractive starting salary of around $65,000-$70,000 greets the graduate with up to $150,000 salary awaiting the university qualified.

With strong opportunities in Australia (especially WA) and the developing countries of China and India needing Western finance experience to move them forward, studying finance and accounting could be the key to success in whichever direction the compass points you.

Why study Finance & Accounting at West Coast?

  • Courses are flexible and tailored to individual needs which means students can work and study at the same time. Learn while you earn.
  • Opportunities for students, working in the sector at a lower level, to combine work and study and so improve their promotional prospects and earning potential.
  • Lecturing staff bring more than 30 years of industry financial experience to the classroom, quality training opportunities, personal mentoring and assistance to ensure students understand all aspects of finance and accounting concepts taught.
  • Graduates of the advanced diploma qualify to enter directly to the second year of study of a Bachelor of Accounting at any university.

Courses to be run in 2012

* indicates these courses are not available in Semester 2, 2012

Courses Career Opportunities
* S693 Certificate III in Financial Services This certificate qualifies the graduate to work as a: Payroll Clerk; Cost Clerk; Accounts Clerk.
D703 Certificate III in Accounts Administration  This certificate qualifies the graduate to work as a: Payroll Clerk; Cost Clerk; Accounts Clerk.
D707 Certificate IV in Accounting  This certificate qualifies the graduate to work as an: Accounts Clerk; Payroll Clerk; Bookkeeper; Office Administrator with financial responsibilities.
D706 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping Successful completion of this qualification provides the opportunity to become a bookkeeper within an organisation, under the direction of a Tax Agent / Public Accountant or as a registered BAS provider.
S718 Diploma of Accounting This diploma qualifies the graduate to work as an: Assistant Accountant; Bookkeeper; Senior Financial Clerk. It is also a pathway into a Bachelor of Accounting at university.
S735 Advanced Diploma of Accounting This advanced diploma provides qualified graduates to work as an accountant for a diverse range of modern business organisations, particularly in the finance sector or a finance department. It is also a pathway into a Bachelor of Accounting at university.

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