FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

This qualification reflects the job roles of individuals who are responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing budgets, and providing management accounting information. It also provides the necessary skills for those who work in senior bookkeeping roles or as contract bookkeepers.

CRICOS Code

117387D

Intake

Jan-Apr

Duration

52 weeks

Total Fee

$11,450

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and bookkeeping roles in a range of industries. It provides the skills to perform a range of routine tasks, including preparing and lodging business activity statements (BAS) and other financial reports.

Individuals at this level use communication skills to support individuals and teams and may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

Course Information

Course Duration: 52 weeks (1 year/4 terms) that includes 40 study weeks and 12 holiday weeks.
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face in the classroom.
Study Load: 20 hours of classes (supervised training and assessment activities on campus) and 10 hours of self-paced learning (homework) every week.
Location: Level 1, 269-273 Bigge Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170.

Entry 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 (equivalent to 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

St Martin College Additional Entry Requirements (International Students)

Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12 education.
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Participate in an LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills) assessment, if applicable, to demonstrate readiness and capacity to undertake the course.
Have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, with no individual band score less than 5.5 (test results must be within the last two (2) years).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Education in an English-speaking country for at least five (5) years; or
- Completion of at least six (6) months of an AQF Level 3 or higher course at an Australian RTO within the last two (2) years; or
- Successful completion of an ELICOS course at Upper Intermediate level or above; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test at St Martin College.

Notes

LLND requirements may be exempted in specific cases. This will be reviewed during the application assessment process, and applicants will be informed if applicable.
Other English language tests (e.g., PTE, TOEFL) are accepted. Students must provide results for confirmation that they are equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

Course Completion Requirements

The FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting qualification is awarded upon successful completion of eleven (11) units of competency, including seven (7) core units and four (4) elective units.

Core Units (7 Units)

unit code	unit title
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 (4 Units)

unit code	unit title
FNSINC514	Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
FNSINC611	Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC612	Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development

Career Outcomes

This qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Assistant Accountant
Senior Bookkeeper
Finance Officer
Payroll Manager

Pathways

This course can be a pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Course Highlights

AQF Level 5 qualification
Advanced accounting and finance skills
52 weeks duration
Face-to-face delivery
Pathway to higher education

Course Fees Summary

Admission: $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $11,000 ($2,750 per term)
Materials: $200 ($50 per term)
Total: $11,450

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