Diploma of Accounting [FNS50217]
Diploma of Accounting (CRICOS Course Code: 097767F)
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax
agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a
range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a
range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply
initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined
guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory
requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or
the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian
taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration
with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are
reviewed regularly.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Finance Sector Supervisor
- Assistant Accountant
After achieving the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting, students may undertake further study to Advanced Diploma of Accounting Level.
Entry Requirements
Completion of the following six units, or their equivalent, which constitute the requirements for the FNSSS00014
Accounting Principles Skill Set:
- FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
- FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
- FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems;
OR
Completion of FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent;
OR
Completion of FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent
Learners are over 18 years of age. All international students must be able to demonstrate an IELTS 5.5 level of
English language or equivalent. They have either completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an
Australian Senior High School, College or University.
Course Duration
This program is delivered 20 hours /week full time study ,15 hours face-to-face and 5 hours online using Moodle as
platform, entirely off-the-job at SIBN campus through a combination of face-to-face trainer-led classes and
practical classes involving small group and individual activities.
- Calendar Year: Thirty -one (31) weeks
- Academic Year: Twenty five (25) weeks
- Term breaks: 2x3 weeks
- Allocated hours: 500 contact hours
Core Unit
FNSACC511 |
Provide financial and business performance information |
FNSACC512 |
Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
FNSACC513 |
Manage budgets and forecasts |
FNSACC514 |
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
FNSACC516 |
Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
FNSACC517 |
Provide management accounting information |
Elective Units
FNSORG505 |
Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements |
FNSACC407 |
Produce job costing information |
FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
FNSACC505 |
Establish and maintain accounting information systems |
FNSORG506 |
Prepare financial forecasts and projections |
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