First Nations Pre-Accounting Program

FIRST NATIONS PRE-ACCOUNTING PROGRAM First Nations Pre-Accounting Program OVERVIEW: Charles Darwin University (CDU) delivers a First Nations Pre-Accounting program made up of two components; a 3 and a half- week full-time intensive pre-accounting program delivered on-campus at Darwin Waterfront and a mentoring component. Intensive pre-accounting component: Completing the First development of a budget and presentation. It also assists you to Nations pre-accounting intensive provides direct admission to be successful in your accounting studies by making you familiar the CDU’s FNS30317 Certificate Ill in Accounts Administration or and comfortable with the academic and accounting environment FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping program, and expectations for study. The relationships built with other pre- with the possibility to commence a Bachelor of Accounting course, accounting students and lecturers will mean that you will have a including recognition of prior learning of up to six months, after support network from the very first day of your accounting studies. completion of a Certificate qualification. Alternatively, if entry Residential options are available if you do not have accommodation requirements are achieved you may apply directly for admission available in Darwin. Candidates do not pay tuition or into the Bachelor of Accounting program. accommodation fees for the intensive component of the program. The program is supported by a dedicated facilitator with both professional expertise and experience in delivering training, with Individual and group mentoring: In the second component of the teaching and educational materials tailored to meet the the program, CDU provides a mentor who actively supports you learning styles and needs of First Nations learners. through to successful completion of your accounting qualification. The mentor works with both individuals and the group as a whole, The pre-accounting program focuses on key skills in the areas fostering peer-to-peer support and learning. of critical thinking, academic writing, basic numeracy and Contact us 1800 061 963 cdu.edu.au/study [email protected]