Your Career starting in Accounts & Bookkeeping to Commercial Accountant & Registered Tax Agent
Are you looking to move your career into the Accounting & Bookkeeping Profession? Applied Education now provides you with the Accounting Pathway Program.
The program provides a logical and smooth progression through the Accounting Profession whilst meeting the Tax Practitioners Board registration requirements along the way if required.
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By completing the program you will achieve the following Nationally recognised qualifcations:
- Certificate IV
- Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting – Commercial Specialisation
- FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting – Tax Agent Specialisation
- FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set as approved by Tax Practitioners Board
- FNSSS00005 – Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set as approved by Tax Practitioners Board
Commercial Accounting Specialisation
Commercial Accounting specialisation is for those seeking a senior accounting role within an organisation. If you have completed the Diploma of Accounting, Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Certificate IV in Accounting you may be able to gain credit transfer for the units below.
Regsitered Tax Agent Specialisation
Tax agent specialisation is best suited to those wanting to become registered as a tax agent. On completion of this course you will meet the education requirements for official tax agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board
The Pathway program meets licensing and professional body requirements;
- The education requirements for official BAS agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board
- The education requirements for official tax agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (Must follow Tax Agent Specialisation pathway below)
- The education requirements for membership with the Institute of Public Accountants
Developed in consultation with industry partners – Institute of Public Accountants and Taxpayers Australia
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Course Pathway
Units of Competency
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping & Accounting Dual qualification consists of 14 units. Please click on the course code for further details on the unit:
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| FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |  |
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| BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents | ||
| FNSACC302 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |  |
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| FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system | |
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| FNSBKG402 Establish and maintain a cash accounting system | |
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| FNSBKG403 Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system | |
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| BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets | ||
| FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | ||
| FNSBKG401 Develop and implement policies and practices relevant to bookkeeping activities | ||
| FNSBKG405 / FNSBKG405A Establish and maintain a payroll system | |
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| FNSBKG404 / FNSBKG404A Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement tasks | |
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| BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports | |
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| FNSACC402 Prepare operational budgets | |
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| FNSACC404 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | |
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Online Study
| Online Study – Self Paced Learning | Start any time! |
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Units of Competency
The Diploma of Accounting consists of 6 core units:
| Course Unit of Study |
| FNSACC501 Provide financial and business performance information |
| FNSACC502 Prepare legally compliant tax returns for individuals |
| FNSACC503 Manage budgets and forecasts |
| FNSACC504 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
| FNSACC506 Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
| FNSACC507 Provide management accounting information |
Note: The Qualification above requires students to complete units from the Certificate IV Pathway
Membership to Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
This course can be used to gain membership of Institute of Public Accountants. Further information on the IPA membership pathways please visit their website.
Units of Competency
The Advanced Diploma of Accounting comprises of core units, industry electives and specialisation units, which will relate both Tax Agent and Commercial Accounting.
| Course Unit of Study | Tax Agent Specialisation |
Commercial Specialisation |
| FNSACC604 Monitor corporate governance activities | ✓ | |
| FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry | ✓ | |
| FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools | ✓ | |
| FNSACC603 Implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance | ✓ | |
| FNSACC601 Prepare and administer compliant tax returns for legal entities | ✓ | |
| FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trusts law | ✓ | |
| FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law | ✓ | |
| FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law | ✓ |
Note: The Qualification above requires students to complete units from the Certificate IV and Diploma Pathway
Nationally Recognised Training
As a Registered Training Organisation (ID 52240), we comply with the government’s strict quality and consistency standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.
The qualifications we offer are recognised in all states and territories in Australia.
Many Extra Benefits
Upskill opportunities – Included Free with the Accounting Pathway Program
These online courses worth over $800 are included with your course enrolment:
Classroom Recordings Included in Online Learning Platform – Only Available for students with Applied Education
For our self paced online bookkeeping and classroom students we are now including recordings from our class presentations, these are a great new resource.
Membership available to Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and Institute of Public Accountants
- Student Membership to ICB
- Student Membership to Institute of Public Accountant
Course Materials
Course and resource fees and for the Accounting Pathway Program are as follows
| Accounting Pathway Option | Course Fee | Certificate IV Unit Workbooks (Supplied by Applied Education) |
Required Diploma & Advanced Dip Text Books (from publisher) |
| Accounting Pathway Program to Diploma of Accounting | $4,390 Sale Price $3,990 |
Free pdf electronic copy Optional hard copy – $200 |
$280 |
| Accounting Pathway Program to Adv Dip Accounting – Commercial Specialisation | $4,890 Sale Price $4,490 |
Books above plus $90 addtional | |
| Accounting Pathway Program to Adv Dip Accounting – Tax Agent Specialisation | $6,490 Sale Price $5,990 |
Books above plus $130 addtional |
- Please note the text books purchased from publisher subject to price change.
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Accounting Pathway Program Course
$3,990.00 – $5,990.00
Description
Combining ALL of the following qualifications the Pathway Program will see you being issued these Nationally recognised qualifcations along the way;
- FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
- FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting
- FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting
- FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- FNSSS00004BAS Agent Skill Set
- FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set as approved by Tax Practitioners Board
- FNSSS00005 – Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set as approved by Tax Practitioners Board
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