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FNS50217 - Diploma of Accounting

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects professional 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. Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory 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.


Entry Requirements

Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set;

OR

Completion of FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent; or its superseded versions (FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting) or their equivalent.


VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

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Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Accounts payable team leader, Accounts receivable team leader, Collections supervisor, Payroll team leader/Manager or Budget Officer.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Accounting students may wish to consider progressing to a Bachelor of Accounting.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 6 core units
  2. Complete 5 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

Learners have a finish date for individual units but may complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. As most students will undertake this distance program on a part-time basis, the duration for the full qualification will vary. The course can typically be completed in 18 months, based on approximately 1200 hours of learning.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Core

It is recommended that students enrol into one unit at a time. Students must complete all core units.

FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Students must complete 5 electives that can be chosen from the list above. Up to 2 units can be selected from a Cert IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package.

FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 FNSACC511 - Provide financial and business performance information
2 FNSACC512 - Prepare tax documentation for individuals
3 FNSACC513 - Manage budgets and forecasts
4 FNSACC514 - Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
5 FNSACC516 - Implement and maintain internal control procedures
6 FNSACC517 - Provide management accounting information

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Project
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This course has moved into a transition period.

All students currently studying this course must complete their studies by May 2023.  The last enrolment intake date for students is March 2023.


Please Note:  Students with Apple Mac computers must contact the teacher (details below) prior to enrolling in any of the units.

Teacher Details: Peta Hardy E: p.hardy@cqu.edu.au  P:  07 4940 3308