FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

Award Course
Cricos Code 099419K

Overview

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.

Careers

Management accountant, tax accountant, finance analyst, corporate accountant.

Pathways

Advanced Diploma of Accounting, Business or Accounting Degree, Guaranteed entry to La Trobe University and credits for 8 units.

Information for International Students

Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies. This course may incorporate practical instruction in a training workshop. Work-based training in industry is not included. Please contact us for more information on course fees and duration.

* Duration of a course includes periods for orientation and enrolment, teaching, assessment, structured learning support, study breaks and public holidays.
* Fees are subject to change.

Units & Assessment
Core Units
Code Unit Name Hours
FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information 60
FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals 80
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts 40
FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities 70
FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures 40
FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information 60
Elective Units
Code Unit Name Hours
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 50
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets 50
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports 60
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems 50
FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry 60

Course Assessment

  • Project
  • Practical task
  • Knowledge based test
  • Written task
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.