The program for FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting is delivered over 52 weeks with actual student contact hours being 20 hours per week for 40 weeks. It has been divided in to 4 terms of 10 weeks each with 12 weeks of holidays.
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The following units of competency are required for the completion of this course.
Total number of units = 11
- 6 Core Units plus
- 5 Elective Units
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Core Units |
Learning Content |
FNSACC511
Provide financial and business performance information |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to analyse and report on a broad range of financial and business performance information. It encompasses assessing client needs, analysing data, and preparing advice.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSACC512
Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to prepare non-complex income tax returns for individuals in line with statutory requirements. It encompasses gathering and verifying data, calculating taxable income, and reviewing compliance requirements.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSACC513
Manage budgets and forecasts |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It encompasses forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSACC514
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities* |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to prepare financial reports for a corporate reporting entity. It encompasses compiling and analysing data and meeting statutory reporting requirements.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities.
*Note: The following pre-requisite units must be completed prior to commencing this unit:
- BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
- FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
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FNSACC516
Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to review corporate governance requirements, implement internal control operating procedures, and monitor associated policy.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSACC517
Provide management accounting information |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to gather, record and analyse operating and cost data, prepare budget reports, and review costing system integrity to calculate and record the costs of products and services.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
Elective Units |
Learning Content |
FNSINC503
Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making in a variety of industries and organisational settings.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSINC504
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to apply ethical principles to decision making and to act in line with ethical principles.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSACC408
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to work autonomously and in teams to complete work activities relating to the provision of accounting and bookkeeping services.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSACC416
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to establish, operate, and modify an integrated computerised accounting system. This is generally under supervision and encompasses processing transactions in the system, maintaining the system, producing reports, and ensuring system integrity.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |
FNSTPB401
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
In this unit students will gain skills and knowledge required to identify and apply compliance requirements to effectively process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports.
A variety of assessment tools are used including theoretical questions, projects and applied learning activities. |