Diploma Of Accounting (FNS50222)
Qualification Overview
Course Description
This qualification reflects 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, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to 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.
General Information
| Diploma of Accounting | |
|---|---|
| National Course Code | FNS50222 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 112635M |
| Course Duration | 78 Weeks |
| Delivery Location | Adelaide Campus: Innovation House 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia Melbourne Campus: Suite 2, Level 6/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Delivery Mode | Face to Face |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
International Offshore Student Fee
| Tuition Fee | $AU 14,750 |
| Material Fee | $AU 500 |
| Application Fee | $AU 250 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Vocational Skills Australia(VSA) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. VSA has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
• FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
• FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
• FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
or
• FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
“There are no entry requirements under the training package.
Vocational Skills Australia has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs and to check the GTE requirements.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Successful completion of minimum of (10 to 20) weeks of ELICOS with any provider before commencement of studies with VSA
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
• Completed The Oxford Test of English to the level at least B1 under Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0 refer the below link for equivalent scores of different English language test providers https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
Students will complete an LLN assessment Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) using the LLN robot test as part of the enrolment process. This ensures that the course is at an appropriate level for students and educational support is provided.
Education Pathway
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications related to accounting.
Employment Pathway
Potential employment options are in accounting roles.
| Course Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC402 | Design and Produce Complex Spreadsheet | CORE |
| FNSACC521 | Provide financial and business performance information | CORE |
| FNSACC522 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals | CORE |
| FNSACC523 | Manage budgets and forecasts | CORE |
| FNSACC524 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | CORE |
| FNSACC526 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures | CORE |
| FNSACC527 | Provide management accounting information | CORE |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | ELECTIVE |
| FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems | ELECTIVE |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage Business Risk | ELECTIVE |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | ELECTIVE |