FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting

FNS50215 Diploma in Accounting

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 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.

Pathways

The preferred pathway into this qualification is from completion of the core units in the FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting. After achieving the FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting, candidates may wish to undertake the FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or other tertiary studies.

Course Delivery

Virtual Classroom (live, interactive weekly lectures/workshops delivered through an engaging simulated online classroom environment)
Recognition of Prior Learning

Duration

Min. 12 months to Max. 30 months

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in senior accounting roles. Job roles and titles will vary across different industry sectors however possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Accounts Manager Finance Sector Supervisor or Manager Accounting Support Supervisor

Course Structure

To obtain this qualification, students must complete 11 units (6 core units and 5 elective).

FNSACC501 Provide financial and business performance information - core
FNSACC502 Prepare tax documentation for individuals - core**
FNSACC503 Manage budgets and forecasts - core
FNSACC504 *Prepare financial reports for corporate entities - core
FNSACC506 Implement and maintain internal control procedures - core
FNSACC507 Provide management accounting information - core
FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry - elective FNSACC607 *Evaluate business performance - elective
FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections - elective
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports - elective
FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools - elective *
FNSACC504 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities requires the following prerequisites:
BSBFIA401 Prepare Financial Reports,
FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports *
FNSACC607 Evaluate business performance requires the following prerequisite: FNSACC501 Provide financial and business performance information ** Units included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law: FNSSS00008 Taxation law for tax agents Skill Set (Tax documentation) - FNSACC502 and FNSACC601

Intakes

Students can enroll anytime before the start of an upcoming Course Term.

Course Terms

Term 1 – January 1, to February 28
Term 2 – April 1, to May 31
Term 3 – July 1, to August 31
Term 4 – October 1, to November 30

Assessment Due Dates

Assessments will be allocated to students at or close to the commencment of the term and may need to be worked on throughout the term. However, the due date for formal submission of the completed assessments shall be as follows.

Term 1 – final week of March
Term 2 – final week of June
Term 3 – final week of September
Term 4 - final week of December

Fees

Course Fees - AU$4,250 or $386.50 per Unit payable in installments prior to the commencement of each Term (Note: This is a special introductory price for Speedy Course users only)

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students Course Material All course material is provided and costs are included in the Course Fee. Students may also be referred to other publically available material that is available free of charge.

Commitment

Students should allocate approximately 4 hours for each unit per week for Virtual Classroom attendance - generally 12 hours per week for a full-time load. Virtual Classroom sessions shall generally take place after 5 pm Sydney, Australia, time but will be recorded for students to access at any other time. Additionally, students will be required to undertake a significant amount of self-study/homework details of which will be provided at the commencement of the relevant term. It is expected that the majority of students will be required to allocate about 11 hours per week, per unit, of self-study/homework for review of materials and tasks, and assessment preparations and following the final week of term, approximately 40 hours per unit for completion and submission of the assessments.

System Requirements

Reliable broadband internet access Headset with speakers and microphone (for interactive Virtual Classroom sessions) Computer with ability to view and edit Word documents (.doc/.docx), Excel documents (.xls) and view Adobe Portable Documents (.pdf), camera/video function Printer

How to Apply

You may apply for entry into this course through our website: www.professions.edu.au

More Information

http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/FNS50215
Send us an email at [email protected] or call us on +61 2 8324 7466

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