Introduction to Accounting (Online)
The function of accounting in any organisation is to closely monitor the movement of funds in order to determine the financial health of a business and identify ways of increasing profitability.
This online short course covers the accounting requirements for Australian businesses, describes key accounting concepts and provides the basic skills required to interpret and report on financial activity.
Is this course right for you?
If you are a manager responsible for planning, managing or reporting on budgets and financial performance, or if you want to deepen your understanding of business finance, this course is ideal for you. It is also well suited to those without an accounting background who are looking to build a solid understanding of financial concepts and learn how to interpret and evaluate financial data with confidence.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you will be better equipped to:
- Collect and analyse financial data to ensure consistency, quality and accuracy while identifying discrepancies, unusual features or queries
- Correctly record income and expenditure to ensure compliance with statutory requirements while ensuring that statements take full advantage of available benefits
- Provide recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of functions and prioritise significant issues in statements including comparative financial performances for review
- Ensure the structure and format of reports are clear and conform to organisational and statutory requirements
For the full agenda download the expanded Introduction to Accounting (Online) Course Guide
Delivery Modes
Online course – 5 modules
Learning online gives you the flexibility to study when you want, where you want, with 24/7 access to learning modules.
Activities, reflections and case studies throughout the modules link your learning back to your workplace.
myAIM is a state-of-the-art online learning management system that offers a community approach to self-directed study and provides students with the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas and questions through features such as live chat forums and integrated social media platforms.
Want to study on-campus?
If you wish to study on-campus with AIM please contact a Senior Training Advisor at 1300 658 337.
