FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

Entry Requirements

International students must:

be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent

participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs

have an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country;
• or completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO;
• or successful completion of an English Placement Test

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Course Details

Overview

This FNS50222 – Diploma of Accounting 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.

Course Outcome

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who have completed relevant studies or have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application for RPL can be made with the initial application or can be made within two weeks of the course commencement using the RPL Application Form and by providing supporting documents. Qualified trainers/assessors will manage the RPL process.

Pathways

Education Pathway:

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the Advanced Diploma of Accounting or into a range of other Advanced Diploma level qualifications.

Career Pathway:

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification may include:

Assistant Accountant

Banking Services Manager

Client Manager (Financial Markets)

Credit Manager

Disability Insurance Manager

Financial Planner

Financial Services Manager

General Insurance Supervisor

Insurance Broking Team Leader