Further your accounting career
The FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting is designed for those with accounting experience who are looking to become a qualified accounting professional or tax agent.
Our Express Diploma is ideal for those currently working in the industry and wanting to increase their skill set.
No previous accounting experience? We advise students with no previous qualifications or experience in the accounting industry to consider our Accounting Pathway programs instead; these programs follow a logical progression from basic accounting principles to more advanced concepts. Click here for more information on the accounting pathways available.
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Course Options
Express Diploma of Accounting
For those with accounting experience but no qualifications, our Express Diploma of Accounting package
includes the required prerequisites to be awarded the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting upon completion.
Commence your studies at any time - enrol now, start now!
Online Learning - study at your own pace, at a time convenient for you.
$3290
Express Diploma plus TAX
For accounting professionals looking to become a registered tax agent.
The Express Diploma of Accounting plus Tax meets the education requirements of the TPB for tax agent registration.
Associate Membership with Tax & Super Australia
Valued at $199.
Online Learning - study at your own pace, at a time convenient for you.
$4290
Cert IV Upgrade Package
Do you have a Certificate IV in Accounting/Bookkeeping?
If you have previously completed an eligible Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping (FNS40215, FNS40615, FNS40217), you may be able to apply for credit transfer toward this Diploma.
Commence your studies at any time - enrol now, start now!
Contact Us
Call us on 1800 678 073 or email us to discuss this option.
Not sure which course is right for you? Completed prior units and may be eligible for credits? Call us for a consultation with a course coordinator.
Key Benefits
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED
Tax & Super Australia
Applied Education has partnered with Tax & Super Australia to provide you with the tools and resources you need to thrive in your study and professional career.
As a Tax student of Applied Education, we cover your fees for a 12-month Associate Membership with Tax & Super Australia. Â This full-benefit membership is specifically designed to help you complete your study and prepare you for your future career as a Tax Professional with one of Australia's leading Recognised Tax Associations.
This offer is only available to tax students if you enrol in our TPB Tax Units, Diploma of Accounting + Tax or Advanced Diploma + Tax. Key benefits to this membership include:
Tax & Support Australia provide extensive support to their members during the process of registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.
These essential guides are available online along with Rates & Threshold Pocket Guide and an extensive range of publications, tools and resources.
On successful completion you will receive post-nominals ATPA (Associate of TAI Practitioners & Advisers Ltd). These post-nominals on your business card and website show that you are a recognised tax professional with a registered tax association.
For information on the full range of benefits of this membership to Tax & Super Australia click here.
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Course Information
Course duration will depend on the course of study selected:
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (15 units) - 24 months maximum duration
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting + Taxation (17 units) - 30 months maximum duration
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting Core Units only (6 units) - 18 months maximum duration
There is no minimum time frame, therefore students familiar with accounting concepts may be able to complete their course much sooner than the maximum time frame allowed.
3-month extensions can be requested at no additional cost if required. Extensions beyond this are assessed based on individual circumstances and may incur additional fees.
Express Diploma of Accounting
Electronic textbooks are included for Module 1 only (hard copies can be purchased for these units if required). Some units also include classroom recordings to further assist with your learning.
Diploma level textbooks (Module 2) are required to be purchased separately from the publisher. Applied Education students receive a discount when ordering through our supplier, full details are provided with enrolment. Textbooks will cost approximately $350.
Express Diploma of Accounting + Taxation
Electronic textbooks are included for Module 1 only (hard copies can be purchased for these units if required). Some units also include classroom recordings to further assist with your learning.
Diploma level textbooks (Module 2) and Taxation unit textbooks (Module 3)Â are required to be purchased separately from the publisher. Applied Education students receive a discount when ordering through our supplier, full details are provided with enrolment. Total cost for these textbooks is around $600.
1) Preliminary Assessments
Before participating in this course you will be required to complete simple preliminary assessments which include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and a Work Health and Safety Assessment. Please note that it is now also a requirement of the Financial Services Training Package that your oral communication skills be assessed as part of your course. For online students, this will require the submission of a voice recording of a role-play conversation between yourself and others (further details will be provided upon enrolment).
2) Unit Assessments
Diploma of Accounting assessments are completed using a variety of methods and are submitted via our online student portal.
Assessments are open book and can be completed from your home or office. They comprise of theoretical and practical exercises, including multiple choice quizzes, short answer and calculations.
For accounting software assessments simply upload copies of reports as PDFs from within your accounting package.
3) Exams
Tax Practitioners Board Licensing Course units include an exam component, which needs to be independently supervised. Exams are three-hour, open-book assessments comprising of short answer and multiple choice questions, very similar in format to the unit assessments.
Exams must be completed within your course duration period. Prior to your exam, you will need to complete and return the Supervisor Nomination Form to Applied Education detailing your supervisor's information, contact details and the elected date of your assessment.
Exams can be undertaken at any location and time of your choosing, with the only condition being that you have a nominated supervisor present. Your supervisor can be any person of responsibility such as a registered tax agent, member of an accounting professional body, public servant, doctor, nurse, police officer, director etc.
If you cannot arrange a supervisor then we offer the following options for conducting your supervised assessment:
Skype Online - online supervised exam with one of our staff members
Perth Training Centre - Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Melbourne Training Centre - Level 27, 101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Training Centre - Level 26, 44 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Brisbane Training Centre - Level 19, 10 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD 4000
Payment Plans
We understand not everyone has the financial resources upfront to invest in training, so we offer payment plans to get you moving faster towards your future. The Diploma of Accounting is eligible for either a 6- or 12-month payment plan.
- An administration fee is added for this option ($100 for 6 months, $150 for 12 months) and is spread over the instalments.
- A $475 deposit is processed at the commencement of course
- Remainder is paid over 6 or 12 equal monthly instalments
- All you need is a valid credit card
Concessions on Courses
Concession pricing is available for eligible students as per the Student Handbook. Proof of concession must be provided at the time of enrolment; please contact us to apply for a concession rate when enrolling.
Units of Competency
The Express FNS50217Â Diploma of Accounting consists of 15 units of competency. There are 6 core units plus 9 elective units, which include the prerequisite FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set.
Module 1 - Accounting Principles (Entry Requirement Units)
- BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
- FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
- FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
- FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
- FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
Module 2 - Diploma Units
- FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
- FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts
- FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
- FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
- FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information
- FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information
- FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law
If you have previously completed a Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping, you may be eligible for our Core Unit Upgrade Package. Contact us on 1800 678 073 to speak with one of our enrolment advisors about your eligibility.
The Express Diploma of Accounting + Taxation package consists of 17 units of competency. There are 6 core units plus 11 electives, including the required prerequisite FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set and taxation units.
Module 1 - Accounting Principles (Entry Requirement Units)
- FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
- FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
- FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
- FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
Module 2 - Core Units
- FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
- FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts
- FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
- FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
- FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information
- FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information
Module 3 -Â Taxation Units
- 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
This course meets the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for tax agent registration. Please note there are also additional requirements for tax agent registration, including experience, that you will need to satisfy. Contact the TPB for more information.
If you have previously completed a Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer towards the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting + Taxation course. Contact us on 1800 678 073 to speak with one of our enrolment advisors about your eligibility.
Free Upskill Courses:
Enrol in the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting and enjoy access to additional online accounting software courses and Microsoft courses.
You'll also receive:
Associate Membership
Receive a 12 month full associate membership to the Tax & Super Australia (valued at $199). *Tax stream students only
2018 Tax Summary
Free electronic copy included in course (RRP $149). This tax guide is essential for anyone navigating the Australian taxation system.
Additional Info
The Diploma of Accounting typically includes
Bookkeeper
Tax Agent
Finance Manager
Payroll Officer
Accountants
Auditor
Tax Specialist
Accounting Clerk
Online study is a convenient, effective and affordable way to learn when and where you want.
You can complete the Diploma of Accounting at your own pace and your own leisure whilst still having access to the Diploma of Accounting Training and Assessment team for support to maximise your learning experience.
This course was formerly referred to as Associate Diploma of Accounting. The Diploma of Accounting TAFE equivalent qualification is a nationally-recognised course.
Microsoft windows is the preferred operating system used for the study of this course. All student data files are supplied in windows format.
Mac Users – We do include access to a Mac version of MYOB Student Edition, but please be aware that if you select this option, the data files required for some units and options available to you may be different from the manual. This will not affect your grades and assessors can still mark using the Mac version.
Internet Access – ADSL internet with reliable connection required. All data files, learning activities and MYOB software are available via our student portal for download.
Students in Queensland may be eligible to apply for Traineeship funding. Note there are strict eligibility requirements and additional student activities required. More information can be found here
Post-nominal ATPA (Associate of TAI Practitioners & Advisers Ltd) on completion. *Must Complete Tax Units
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 FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting is recognised in all states and territories of Australia.
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