For International Students Only
CRICOS Course Code:
110560H
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
Study In:
Brisbane
Parramatta
Duration
52 Weeks
Study Mode
Blended (On Campus & Online)

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/Regulatory Information

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.

What You'll Learn
  • Key general business requirements to work in the financial industry, such as complex spreadsheets and effective strategies to work with others
  • Provide financial and business performance information and manage budgets and forecasts
  • How to prepare tax documentation for individuals and financial reports for corporate entities
  • Establish and maintain accounting information systems and evaluate business performance
  • Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements and provide management accounting information
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Qualification Recognition
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Nationally recognised

Course Outline
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Unit code Unit Name Core/ Elective
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets Core
FNSACC521   Provide financial and business performance information Core
FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals Core
FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts Core
FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities Core
FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures Core
FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information Core
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems Elective
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships Elective
FNSFMK515 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice Elective
FNSORG515 Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements Elective
 
Assessment Methods
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Assessment Method Overview
Short Answer Short form responses to capture evidence of knowledge and, in some cases, skill application.
Practical Project / Observation Requires students to complete practical tasks and written work related to the practical. May involve:
  • Short answer questions
  • Roleplay activities (including creating/updating documents)
  • Presentations (notes, slides, and delivery)
  • Completion of templates, documents, or formal reports
  • Lab activities (evidence such as screenshots)
  • Case studies
Trainers/Assessors may use observation checklists during these tasks.
Knowledge Quiz Questions such as true/false, multiple choice, matching, drag and drop, or sequencing. Available in Moodle as a quiz.
RPL & Credit Transfer
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You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer for this course.

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Student Support
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Queensford College use industry current practices and methodologies to ensure the training program is relevant to industry while also meeting Training Package requirements. Our students have access to a team of reliable staff and trainers that are available throughout the course duration. For the duration of the course students will be supported with the following:

  • Student Services: for all administrative enquiries and on issues associated with general academic skills
  • Trainers: to answer any questions students may have about the course content, assessments and study progress
  • Help Desk: for any assistance on course materials and assessment submission through our online learning platform.
Fees and Funding Options
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Fee For Service

Queensford College's Fee For Service offerings allow you to make a variety of different payment methods, to help best suit your financial situation.

Upfront 100% Payment

Pay for your full course upfront with Visa or Mastercard.
Please note that students are NOT required to pay more than 50% of the total tuition fees upfront for courses more than 25 weeks in duration.

Payment Plan (Direct Debit Available)

Pay through convenient instalments - weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or per semester.
Terms and conditions apply, please contact us for more information.

Students must meet the following requirements and prerequisite to enter this course. Futhermore, Students must be aged 18 years or above at commencement of course. Please enquire with our Admission Team for more details on the academic and English language requirements.
Academic Entry Requirements
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Students must have completed at least an Australian year 11 or equivalent.

Mature age students, who do not hold a qualification and wish to study with Queensford College, will be assessed based on their work experience.

English Language Requirements
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English Language Proficiency

All students must undertake Queensford College’s Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment via online LLN Robot System.

Student must provide evidence of attaining an overall IELTS score of 6 bands or equivalent scores on a similar test (such as PTE etc) to commence a Certificate III Qualification or higher. OR

Student must have attained at least Advanced Level of English and must provide evidence of the same before commencing a Certificate III Qualification or higher.

English Language Requirements Exempted if

The student is enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students. OR

The student has completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. OR

If the student is a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. OR

If student has in the last two years before applying for the student visa, had completed in Australia and in English Language, either Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.

For more information on entry requirements, please visit: queensford.edu.au/international-admissions

Course Study Requirements
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Course 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 (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.
Computer Requirements
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Students will need to ensure they are able to connect to the internet and have the capability to use our online learning system that meets the minimum technical requirements, which are:

  • Access to a laptop/computer is preferred
  • An operating system supporting the following browsers (current version and up to three most recent versions): Chrome, Firefox, Safari (excluding Safari on Windows), and Microsoft Edge
    • For Windows: Windows 10, 4 Gb RAM installed (minimum)
    • FOR MAC: Mac OS X 10.13 or above
  • Access to Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word
  • Reliable internet connection
Possible Career Outcomes

Accounts  Team Leader
Collections Supervisor
Payroll Team Leader

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