12 Jan 2015

What’s it all about?

Accounting is the measurement, processing and communication of financial information. In many ways, accounting is the language of business and used as a means to determine value and growth. Accounting allows businesses to communicate with investors, regulators and suppliers from all walks of life in one easy to understand language. I suppose you could argue accounting is like another language!

Will it suit me?

If you’re good with numbers and find solace in a definitive answer then accounting could well and truly be the right path for you.

What will I learn?

Depending on the course you choose, you will learn a range of skills that include:

  • Financial accounting
  • Management accounting
  • Auditing
  • Accounting information systems
  • Tax accounting

How long will the course last?

Depending on what course you chose, studying accounting will typically take 1-3 years.

What will I earn?

Because the range of careers is so broad, it’s hard to say just how much you’ll earn once you’ve finished your training, but it could be anywhere from $1,000 a week on a full-time wage, to $150,000 salary a year and more, depending skills, qualifications and experience as well as if you plan on working for someone else or starting something on your own.

What career will there be for me?

The sky’s the limit with a accounting qualification. Aside from opportunities to work in almost all fields of business, as an accountant, you’ll find your newfound skills most relevant in the following roles:

  • Accountant
  • Finance Minister
  • Senior Financial Clerk
  • Audit Clerk
  • Tax Clerk
  • Cost Clerk
  • Bookkeeper

What is Fee-Help or HECS?

Did you know the FEE-HELP / HECS scheme allows you to study now and pay for a course later? The great thing about FEE-HELP / HECS is that you don’t have to make any re-payments until you have a job and your income reaches a certain level, which for the 2014 / 15 income year is $53,345.

What’s for me?

That is precisely the difference with Year13.  We work with over 30 course providers who will find out what you have always wanted to do and find the best course and provider to suit your study needs. Whether you are studying part time, full time, online, or in a classroom our course advisors will find the best fit to suit your needs.