Diploma of Accounting
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.
| Duration | 52 Weeks |
| National Code | FNS50222 |
| CRICOS Code | 111457K |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face: 13.5hrs/week Online: 6.5hrs/week |
| Tuition Fee | $10,000 |
| Enrolment Fee* | $200 |
| Material Fee* | $200 |
Course Structure
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | 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 |
| FNSORG515 | Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements | Elec |
| FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems | Elec |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | Elec |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | Elec |
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years old or older and meet one of the following requirements:
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.
English proficiency requirement:
- IELTS overall score 5.5
- TOEFL (iBT) score of 46
- PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) score of 45
Language, Literacy and Numeracy
- AIC staff will review an applicant’s language, literacy and numeracy skills during the application process with writing tasks and one-on-one interviews. If the review determines the applicant would benefit from a thorough language, literacy and numeracy skill assessment, AIC staff will discuss further options with the applicant as outlined in its Enrolment Policy.
Pathways from the qualification:
Students who undertake the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting are provided with advice of further training options. Students who gain this qualification can further their study in the FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or find employment as a/an:
- Accounts team leader
- Payroll team leader
- Assistant Accountant
- Finance Sector Supervisor