Accounting

• FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping – APPLY NOW
• FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting ~ – APPLY NOW
• FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting ~ – APPLY NOW

• 25G01284 Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) - Introduction – APPLY NOW

Upon completion of your Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Accounting, you can achieve entry with credit for prior learning into the Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University.

The advanced diploma also offers a direct entry pathway into the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Masters of Commerce in Professional Accounting. This includes full membership with the IPA upon completion of your masters.

As well as credit points, completing the Diploma of Accounting or Advanced Diploma of Accounting at The Gordon before heading to university will save you around $7,400 or $12,479 respectively (based on indicative fees from The Gordon and Deakin University). Now that’s a good reason to pathway!

Find out more about our pathways to university and what you could be eligible for upon completion of your Gordon qualification.

Our study tour to China gives you an understanding of current global financial practices, with a rich cultural experience and valuable networking opportunities.

The tour takes in field trips to a range of financial institutions to further enhance your understanding of Asian financial markets.  These include a visit to IBM in Shanghai and tours of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
 
An intensive language component is also delivered by our Chinese counterparts, Jiangsu Institute of Commerce. This provides you with basic conversational Chinese Mandarin language for financial literacy terminology and use at business banquets.
 
A range of cultural activities also offer a rich set of experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth including: street markets, temples and museums, city tours, and a business banquet.

The study tour provides you with:

• First-hand experience of Asia

• Understanding of Chinese culture, language and cultural etiquette

• Enhanced knowledge of Asian business practices and opportunities

• Potentially valuable contacts and networking opportunities

• Ability to relate theoretical studies in accounting to practical applications on a global level

"I've wanted to become an accountant since high school, but started studying a different degree before deciding to pursue this dream. I choose to study at The Gordon because I wanted to learn the basics of accounting first, so I knew what to expect when I applied for university. 

“I originally started at The Gordon to obtain my BAS agent registration but enjoyed studying so much that I’m still going. I feel there is a growing demand for accountants both in Geelong and Melbourne and I want to be part of this in the years ahead.

I really enjoyed the hands-on style of learning tafe accounting and the teachers at The Gordon were brilliant. We had great ratios and they really ensured we understood all the concepts in our classes. Their industry knowledge really gave our learning an extra edge. 

When I finished at The Gordon, I looked at a lot of pathway courses and Deakin had a really broad scope in their Bachelor of Commerce. I received 12 credits which wiped off half my course. The structure of studying at The Gordon was easy to replicate at university and the teachers prepared us for the difference,
making the transition really smooth.”

Beth Holt 
Advanced Diploma of Accounting, 2013