Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition, including tax agents, accounts managers and business analysts; and to employees performing a range of accounts management tasks for organisations in a range of industries.
At this level individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad parameters.
Course Structure
The FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting requires successful completion of the following 14 units of competency.
Core Units:
- FNSACC634 Monitor corporate governance activities
- FNSINC611 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
- FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
Elective Units:
- FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information
- FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
- FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
- FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
- FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information
- FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections
- FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities*
- FNSACC603 Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations*
- FNSFMK515 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
- FNSINC513 Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations
- FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must have completed the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting; or its superseded or equivalent version. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be at least 17 years of age or older at course commencement. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | An overall valid academic IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent unless exempted. |
Career Opportunities
Potential career outcomes include:
- Accounts Assistant
- Finance and Accounts Manager
- Office Manager
- Senior Financial Officers
- Account Payable and Receivable Manager