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52

Weeks

Course Duration

11

Units

of competency

TAS | NSW | VIC

Locations

Available

Diploma of Accounting

Course Overview

FNS50222 – Diploma of Accounting 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.

Course Pricing
Offshore Fee

$12,000*

Onshore Fee

$12,000*

*Non-Tuition fees not included

Entry Requirements

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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.

Students must be 18 years old and above.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.

English requirement

A minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required.

For more information regarding the commonly acceptable types of English language proficiency evidence, along with the verification methods, please click here

Student Requirements

Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.

The minimum requirements for the specification of laptops can be found in the Student Equipment Required section below.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills (LLND)​

Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – myllnd.com/login/

The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.

Rolling Intakes

The college offers rolling intakes, allowing students to choose their preferred commencement date with the college. This provides flexibility for the students by allowing them to select the commencement date that best suits their academic plans. For further information, please contact our student support: [email protected].  

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites

 Unit in this qualification  Prerequisite units
**FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities FNSACC522 – Prepare tax documentation for
individuals

1 Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law:
FNSSS00008 Taxation Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation).

Course Format

7
Core Units
+
4
Elective Units
=
11
Total Units
Core Unit CodeCore Unit Title
FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC522 1Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC524*Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
Elective Unit CodeElective Unit Title
BSBCRT511Develop critical thinking in others
FNSACC601Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities
FNSINC611Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness
Description of licensing requirementsThis 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. The units are:
  • FNSACC522 - Prepare tax documentation for individuals
  • FNSACC601 - Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities

Student Equipment Required

Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes. Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:

  • Specification of laptop is as below:
  • Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz process
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Display Card: 2 GB GPU (for Civil Construction qualifications)
  • Disk Space: 100 GB
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 22H2 or Windows® 11 Version 24H2 or above.
  • Apple® macOS® Sequoia v15.5, Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14.7.6, or Apple® macOS® Ventura v13.7.6.
  • A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
  • Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing or face-to-face virtual classes.
  • A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
  • Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  • A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
  • Students are expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
  • Students studying CAD will have access to the college’s Computer-aided design (CAD) system (if applicable).

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:

  • A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection with sufficient upload and download capacity. A Wi-Fi or mobile connection can be acceptable.
  • Students will have access to the college’s wireless connection whilst on campus.
  • Community internet and computer access:
  • In Australia, public libraries offer free access to computers and the internet, although students may require a membership card or be required to pay a small charge.
  • Students may need to book ahead if they wish to use library services.
  • Students will also have access to printing and photocopying services on a pay-per-page basis. Most libraries also provide wireless hotspots and recharging stations at no cost for students using their own devices.

Qualification Outcome

  • Finance Sector Supervisor
  • Assistant Accountant

 

Please Note: Completion of a Reach qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.

Qualification Issued

Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with a Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.

Reach Community College does not guarantee:

  • a student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • a training product can be completed in a manner which do not meet the relevant requirements set out in an instrument made under section 185 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011. 
  • a student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.

Reach Community College qualifications only fulfil the academic requirement, not a licensed trade qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship.

Reach Community College does not:

  • claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the College

We strongly advise that students consult with a registered migration agent if they require more specific information. For the most up to date information please refer to the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.