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FNS50217 – Diploma of Accounting has been superseded by FNS50222 – Diploma of Accounting on 14th June 2022.
The last day of training and assessment for this superseded qualification is 13th June 2023. For more information, please see our Course Terms & Conditions: reachcollege.edu.au/course-terms
52 weeks
11 units of competency
TAS | NSW
FNS50217 – 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.
Students must be 18 years old and above.
The specific course entry requirements are:
Successful completion of:
After enrolment but prior to commencement of the course
| Unit in this qualification | Prerequisite units |
| *FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | BSBFIA401 – Prepare financial reports FNSACC311 – Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| **FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities | FNSACC512 – 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).
Completion of an REACH qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
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 (FNS50217) 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:
| Core Unit Code | Core Unit Title |
|---|---|
| FNSACC511 | Provide financial and business performance information |
| FNSACC5121 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
| FNSACC513 | Manage budgets and forecasts |
| FNSACC514* | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
| FNSACC516 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
| FNSACC517 | Provide management accounting information |
| Elective Unit Code | Elective Unit Title |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others |
| FNSACC601**1 | Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
| FNSINC601 | Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry |
| FNSINC602 | Interpret and use financial statistics and tools |
| Description of licensing requirements | Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are
subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training
Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or 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. Details of requirements can be accessed on the TPB website at: http://www.tpb.gov.au |
105606H
52 weeks
Face to Face, Distance and Online
11 units of competency
$12,000*
$11,000*
*Non-Tuition fees not included.
Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling with Reach and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities or to participate in online classes.
1. Hardware requirements:
2. Software Requirements:
3. Internet Requirements:
4. Other Information:
Reach encourages students to acquire the following skills and knowledge related to operating and maintaining an efficient online study environment:
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$200 (Handling Fee)
(No other charges or changes to Tuition Fees once paid)
VOCATIONAL PLACEMENT FEES
$500 – for each qualification in Community Services. Before commencing placement, students will be required to obtain mandatory documents at their own expense. Students will be notified of their placement via email, including when to obtain these documents, prior to commencing vocational placement.
Refund policy rules apply to Placement Fees. Please check our Refund Policy for more detailed information: https://reachcollege.edu.au/student-support/forms/
OSHC FEES
International students must have adequate health insurance while in Australia. It is a condition of your visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of your student visa. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is insurance to assist international students meet the costs of medical and hospital care while in Australia.