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Diploma of Accounting

Material Includes
  • CRICOS CODE : 115253A
  • Course Duration : 50 Weeks
  • Tuition Fees : $10,000
  • Materials : $600
  • Application : $250

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

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.

  • Delivery mode - Blended : online knowledge component + face to face classroom training with a combination of theory, performance activities and/or project assessments
  • Course Duration - 50 weeks including 6 weeks of holiday periods.
  • Location - 859 High Street, Thornbury, VIC, 3071
Entry Requirements
International Students
  • Are over 18 years of age at time of enrolment
  • Must show completion of year 11 or equivalent (subject to the assessment and approval of Australian College of Trade Admission team)
  • Hold an IELTS 6 or higher, or an equivalent level as per other recognised English testing programs (International Students Only)
  • Complete a Pre-Training Review (PTR) to determine eligibility and determination to complete program
  • Are motivated to undertake this course to gain employment in the Hospitality industry and are not involved in a traditional apprenticeship
  • Are wanting to upgrade their existing Qualifications
  • Are Individuals seeking recognition of prior learning/Credit Transfer
Course outcomes

Accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including :

  • Tax agents
  • Accounts payable &/or accounts receivable officers
  • Payroll service providers
  • Range of accounting tasks
Education Pathways

Students who complete this course may wish to further their study in FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Core units
  • BSBTEC402 Design and Produce complex spreadsheets
  • FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information
  • FNSACC522 Prepare Tax Documentation for individuals
  • FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts
  • FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
  • FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
  • FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information
Elective units
  • BSBLDR413 Lead Effective workplace relationships
  • BSBLDR523 lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • BSBTWK502 Manage Team Effectiveness
  • FNSACC505 Establish and Maintain accounting information systems
Pre-requisites

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.
Additional support

Australia College of Trade employs staff that are trained in providing first step support where a learner has either a physical or emotional need that requires resolution. The initial step where a learner seeks out support is at no cost to the learner. If a referral to a medical or other external expert is required, the costs will be as per the practitioner’s scale of fees.

  • Placement Requirements : Not Required
Government funding options (if relevant)

No government funding for this course.

How to enrol/apply

Expression of interest to enrol as found at www.acot.vic.edu.au

Visit our campus, 859 High Street, Thornbury, VIC, 3071, and speak to one of our friendly staff regarding enrolment. 

Call or email on the contact details below to obtain more information regarding enrolment at Australian College of Trade.