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.

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

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