FNS50217 - Diploma of Accounting

Course Information

Qualification Name	Diploma of Accounting
Qualification Code	FNS50217
Course Duration	72 weeks OR 52 weeks if the FNSSS00014 skills set is completed prior to enrolment
Study Mode	Face-to-face, online and blended
Tuition Fee	$12,000

Course Description
This qualification 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.

Admission Criteria
Entry requirements apply to this course:

Students must be over 18 years of age.
Students must have completed Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent or an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or higher qualification prior to commencing this course.
Have sound language, literacy and numeracy skills in order to undertake this course (Contact IIBIT for a LLN test).
Have a USI or obtain a USI refer https://www.usi.gov.au/students

The below admissions criteria will apply if you have not completed it previously:

- Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set. Please refer to the following link for more details : https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/FNSSS00014

English language requirements for international students:
Students must also meet IIBIT’s standards for English Proficiency. In order to demonstrate possession of adequate English language proficiency, students must provide valid evidence of attainment of at least one of the following:

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score: 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based test) test score band: 46
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) test score band: 42
CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) test score band: 47
OET (Occupational English Test) test score band: Pass
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based Test) test score band: 527

Overseas students who are unable to meet any of the above English language proficiency requirements may undertake further study on a NEAS-approved course of English for Academic Purposes designed to raise students English proficiency to an equivalent level to IELTS 5.5. Production of proof of successful completion of such a course will be accepted by IIBIT as meeting the English language proficiency admission requirement. For students who do not have an IELTS Test score or equivalent test score, they can take an English Placement Test to assess whether their English level can meet the requirements of entry into the Diploma course.

Pathways
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Teaching And Assessment Methods

Teaching methods focus on classroom based face-to-face training, which includes lectures and practical tutorials. Classes are small in size and lecturers focus on individual student needs during the learning process. The emphasis in assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the unit of competency and trainer/assessor judgement. Importance is placed on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and proper work attitudes. The following assessment methods are used:

Written and oral quizzes
Simulated workplace activities/scenarios/role plays
Projects/assignments/presentations
Classroom activities

Learning and assessment generally take place in an integrated classroom and simulated workplace environment. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully satisfy the demands of the workplace.

Qualification Structure

Total number of units: 11 (Provided the FNSSS00014 is completed)
6 Core units plus
5 Elective units
FNSSS00014 (7 Skills set units)

To be awarded the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting at IIBIT, students will need to complete a total of 11 units set out below with a duration of 52 weeks. To be awarded the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting at IIBIT and if the student has NOT completed the FNSSS00014 skills set prior to admission, then a student will need to complete a total of 18 units (6 Core, 5 electives + 7 FNSSS00014 skill set units) within a duration of 72 weeks. All the required units for the course are set out below:

	Unit codes and names	Core units
1	FNSACC511 - Provide financial and business performance information	Core
2	FNSACC512 - Prepare tax documentation for individuals	Core
3	FNSACC513 - Manage budgets and forecasts	Core
4	FNSACC514 - Prepare financial reports for corporate entities	Core
5	FNSACC516 - Implement and maintain internal control procedures	Core
6	FNSACC517 - Provide management accounting information	Core

1	FNSTPB503 - Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law	Elective
2	FNSACC609 - Evaluate financial risk	Elective
3	FNSACC601 - Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities	Elective
4	FNSACC613 - Prepare and analyse management accounting information	Elective
5	BSBTEC402 - Design and produce complex spreadsheets	Elective

1	BSBFIA401 - Prepare financial reports	Skills set unit
2	FNSACC311 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports	Skills set unit
3	FNSACC408 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry	Skills set unit
4	FNSACC312 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers	Skills set unit
5	FNSACC416 - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system	Skills set unit
6	FNSTPB401 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements	Skills set unit
7	FNSTPB402 - Establish and maintain payroll systems	Skills set unit

Pathways From The Qualification

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or into a range of other Advanced Diploma level qualifications.

Course Outcomes

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in a range of entry level accounting roles such as:

Assistant Accountant
Banking Services Manager
Client Manager (Financial Markets)
Credit Manager
Disability Insurance Manager
Financial Planner
Financial Services Manager
General Insurance Supervisor

Delivery Locations

Sydney

Gnd Floor, 841 George St,
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9269 0077

Adelaide

L6, 127 Rundle Mall,
Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8203 9000

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English language requirements for international students:

Pathways

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FNS50217 – Diploma of Accounting

Course Information

Course Description

Admission Criteria

English language requirements for international students:

Pathways

Teaching And Assessment Methods

Qualification Structure

Pathways From The Qualification

Course Outcomes

Delivery Locations

Sydney

Adelaide