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Diploma of Accounting

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Overview

Course Details

Duration

45 weeks

(37 weeks tuition + 8 weeks scheduled break)

Number of Units

11 units of competency
(7 core units + 4 elective units)

CRICOS Code

112314F

Offshore Fee

$14,000*

Onshore Fee

$12,000*

*Non-Tuition fees not included

Next Steps

Locations

NSW

Mode of delivery

Face to face mode of delivery
consisting of Face to face physical and face to face virtual

Course Code

FNS50222

Qualification 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.

Course Entry Requirements

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

Please refer to the Student Equipment Required section below for the minimum specifications required for laptops.

Students must be 18 years old and above.

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

Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following qualification (or equivalent).

  • FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

 

English Requirement for Overseas Students

Minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

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 – http://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 Intake

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-enrolment Information

Prior to enrolment, it is a mandatory requirement for students to attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation session to ensure students are fully aware of the required course information and can make an informed decision.

Packaging Rules

Core Unit Code
BSBTEC402Design and produce complex spreadsheets
FNSACC521Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC522Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC523Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC524Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC526Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC527Provide management accounting information
Elective Unit Code
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 requirementsWork 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. The units are:
  • FNSACC522 – Prepare tax documentation for individuals
  • FNSACC601 – Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities
Details of requirements can be accessed on the TPB website at: http://www.tpb.gov.au
Unit in this qualificationPrerequisite units
**FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entitiesFNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals

Students will not be required to complete training and assessment of BSBTEC402 and BSBCRT511 units (or equivalent) under FNS50222, as they will be completing these units under FNS40222 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

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.

National Polytechnic of Australia (NPA) 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 that does not meet the relevant requirements set out in an instrument made under section 185 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011; or
  • a student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.

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

NPA 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.

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.

Related Occupations

Assistant Accountant
Finance Sector Supervisor

 

  • Completion of an NPA qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.

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

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