FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
Advance your bookkeeping career by developing your knowledge and skills in taxation, legal and economic principles for the Financial Services industry. This qualification is ideal if you are currently employed in the Financial Services industry, or if you have strong analytical abilities and attention to detail and have access to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Advance your bookkeeping career by developing your knowledge and skills in taxation, legal and economic principles for the Financial Services industry.
This qualification is ideal if you are currently employed in the Financial Services industry, or if you have strong analytical abilities and attention to detail and have access to a workplace in which you can practice you skills and apply your knowledge.
In this course, you will focus on gaining the skills and knowledge you need to undertake professional accounting job roles in the Financial Services sector, including Tax Agent, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Officer, Payroll Service provider and roles that provide range of other accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries.
You’ll learn how to apply solutions to a range of often complex problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. You’ll gain extensive experience in providing financial and business performance information, and preparing legally compliant income tax returns for individuals, as well as managing budgets and forecasts and preparing financial reports for corporate entities. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to implement and maintain internal control procedures and provide management accounting information.
Successful completion of this course will prepare you for employment in the Financial Services industry, and could also set you up for further study at university.
If you are seeking registration with the Tax Practitioners Board, you will need to check current registration requirements with the Board as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Career opportunities
Account Manager
Accounting Clerk
Auditor
Bookkeeper
Financial Analyst
Payroll Officer
Tax Specialist
REQUIREMENTS
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set
or
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Academic requirements
To meet academic requirements for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses, you need to successfully complete any TasTAFE course entry procedures and you also need to:
Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,
Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,
Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business and the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania. TasTAFE is a leading education and training provider which strives to be contemporary in its delivery. TasTAFE offers over 170 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications, ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level. There are also short courses and skill sets offered across more than 30 industry areas. TasTAFE offers online courses and regionally-based programs, apprenticeship training, self-paced and evening classes and delivers training interstate and internationally. Each year, the institute sees around 20,000 enrolments, including more than 6,000 apprentices. Students at TasTAFE will have the opportunity to gain real-life experience in simulated work environments, work placements and community projects. TasTAFE can also provide students with the skills and know-how to start their own business and be their own boss.
