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]

FIRST NATIONS PRE-ACCOUNTING PROGRAM NEED FOR THE PROGRAM COURSE STRUCTURE & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS With approximately under 100 registered First Nations accountants There is an assessment that will determine whether you are Australia-wide, compared to around 200,000 non-First Nations ready to participate in the intensive program and provides the accountants, this pre-accounting program for First Nations students program facilitators with information to tailor the learning process provides opportunities to individuals, their communities, First to your strengths and weaknesses. The pre-program assessment Nations corporations and organisations, industry and the greater will comprise of short written answers and a relaxed interview social wellbeing of our society. discussion. These figures stand in stark contrast to NT population figures; First The program will be highly interactive and focused around Nations people make up 30-35% of the NT population. Thus, First developing skills rather than simply acquiring knowledge. A Nations people are grossly underrepresented in both studying and spiral learning method will be used, which will give you multiple practicing accounting in the NT. opportunities to learn, practice and demonstrate your newly A similar First Nations pre-law program has been running acquired skills. successfully at CDU since 2018. NEXT STEPS PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS If you have any questions, are interested in participating or This program is run in active partnership with First Nations partnering or have potential students you would like to refer to this providers, global and small organisations specialising in accounting, program, please contact: and schools. Jyoti Vemuri, FCPA Lecturer in Accounting & Finance T: +61 8 8946 8842 E: [email protected] Contact us 1800 061 963 cdu.edu.au/study [email protected] CRICOS Provider No. 00300K (NT/VIC) | 03286A (NSW) | RTO Provider No. 0373 | TEQSA Provider ID PRV12069 Produced October 2022 | UniPrint 73524