Course Description
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other 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 guidance to others within defined guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the Board.
Pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting
OR
with vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles but without a qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting qualification
Employment Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries including
- providing financial and business performance informatio
- preparing income tax
- managing budgets and forecast
- providing management accounting information.
Mode of Study
The mode of study includes:
- Classroom based face-to- face training
- Self-study during the duration of the course
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include written tests, projects, and observations.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
A learner may be able to apply for RPL if they have gained competency from work, other programs, courses, life experience or training provided at work that is relevant to the course. The College recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.
Entry Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Satisfactorily completed year 12 or equivalent
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Applicants with no formal qualifications and who are commencing within or have experience within a relevant accounting industry may also be considered for entry into the course.
Course Contents/ Units of Competency
| FNSACC501 | Provide financial and business performance information | CORE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| FNSACC502 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals** | CORE UNITS |
| FNSACC503 | Manage budgets and forecasts | CORE UNITS |
| FNSACC504 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | CORE UNITS |
| FNSACC506 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures | CORE UNITS |
| FNSACC507 | Provide Management Accounting information | CORE UNITS |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports | ELECTIVE UNITS |
| FNSACC301 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | ELECTIVE UNITS |
| BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | ELECTIVE UNIT |
| FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems | ELECTIVE UNIT |
| BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | ELECTIVE UNIT |
Elective units have been selected by the College in consultation with industry experts.
The following are prerequisite units for FNSACC504:
- BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
- FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
** Units included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law
| Training Product Status | Superseded |
|---|---|
| Training Product Release Date | 14 January 2016 |
Duration
52 Weeks (40 weeks of tuition and a maximum of 12 weeks holiday breaks)
Campus Location
Ground Floor, 313 β 315 Flinders Lane, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Contact
Phone: 0061-3-9629 3693
Fax: 0061-3-9629 7146
Email:
contact@einsteincollege.vic.edu.au
course code
FNS50215
intake Dates
Weekly Enrolment
