Diplomaof Accounting / AQF 5

National Qualification Code: FNS50210
CRICOS Course Code: 073977E
CRICOS Course Duration: 39 Weeks
Delivery weeks: 27 Weeks

Course Aims

The Diploma of Accounting provides students with a solid grounding in the accounting discipline. Students will develop practical skills in financial accounting, budgeting, auditing, management accounting, financial forecasting, taxation and accounting information system. Students will build skills in dynamic business tools such as spreadsheets and computerised accounting software.

This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries. It contributes to, but does not encompass, educational requirements for providing tax agent services.

Career Opportunities

The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as:

• Introducing and maintaining accounting systems
• Maintaining internal control systems
• Preparing financial statements for a non-reporting entity
• Preparing tax returns
• Reporting on business performance
• Preparing accounting reports for management Job roles may vary across various sectors, but may
  include:
• Accountants
• Ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to Job roles may include:
• Accounts receivable and payable clerks
• Senior financial clerks
• Office managers

Note: Persons providing a tax agent service must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board and meet educational and other requirements for registration including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking tax agent registration should check current registration requirements with the Board as this is regularly under review.

Teaching Methods

Delivery of this program has a focus on the development of professional knowledge and workplace skills. This course is designed for the concurrent development of theoretical knowledge and practical work skills. Students will be undertaking lectures and practical tutorials. The combination of knowledge and skills development undertaken concurrently provides for future competent performance in the workplace.

Enrolment And Tuition Fees

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Assessment Methods

The emphasis of assessment is on collection of evidence, holistic assessment against the module purpose and trainer/assessor judgment. The focus is on the integration of areas of theoretical knowledge, practical skills and proper work attitudes.
The following assessment methods will be used:

• Written exams
• Simulated workplace activities/ scenarios/role plays
• Projects/Assignment
• Class Activities

Normal learning and assessment will take place in an integrated classroom and real workplace environment.

Qualification Structure

9 competency units are required to attain Diploma of Accounting FNS50210

• 6 Core units and 3 electives

Core units

Provide financial and business performance information	FNSACC501A
Prepare income tax returns for individuals	FNSACC502A
Manage budgets and forecasts	FNSACC503A
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities	FNSACC504A
Implement and maintain internal control procedures	FNSACC506A
Provide management accounting information	FNSACC507A

Elective units

Prepare financial forecasts and projections	FNSORG506A
Establish and maintain accounting information systems	FNSACC505A
Establish effective workplace relationships	BSBWOR401A

Course Entry Requirements

Student must have completed the following 9 core units from the Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40610 or equivalent.

1. BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports
2. BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
3. BSBOH S303B Contribute to OH S hazard identification and risk assessment
4. FNSACC301A Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
5. FNSACC403A Make decisions in a legal context
6. FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
7. FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
8. FNSBKG404A Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
9. FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

The entry requirements can be met by evidence of equivalent competency to the above units through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Intake Dates For Year 2013 And 2014

Exit Point / Award: Diploma of Accounting (AQF 5)
Duration: 39 weeks including holidays
Duration: 39 weeks including holidays
Delivery Location: Australian Institute of Commerce & Language Level 8 and 9, 815 George St. Sydney NSW
Support Services: Refer to College Brochure and website

Year 2013

Term	Start Date	End Date	Weeks	Session /Break
1	28 January	06 April	10	Session
	07 April	21 April	2	Break
2	22 April	29 June	10	Session
	30 June	14 July	2	Break
3	15 July	21 September	10	Session
	22 September	06 October	2	Break
4	07 October	14 December	10	Session
	15 December	26 January	6	Break

Week 1 of each term is orientation week; there will be no course delivery in week 1

Year 2014

Term	Start Date	End Date	Weeks	Session /Break
1	27 January	05 April	10	Session
	06 April	20 April	2	Break
2	21 April	28 June	10	Session
	29 June	13 July	2	Break
3	14 July	20 September	10	Session
	21 September	05 October	2	Break
4	06 October	13 December	10	Session
	14 December	25 January	6	Break

Week 1 of each term is orientation week; there will be no course delivery in week 1