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FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skills Set

Duration Learners have a finish date for individual units but may complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. As most students will undertake this distance program on a part-time basis, the duration for the full qualification will vary. This course can typically be completed in 8 months, based on approximately 700 hours of learning.
Location
Online and
Next intakeOctober, 2023
Study modeOnline, RPL/RCC/Credit
Total units7
Fee-Free TAFE course for eligible applicants in 2023.

Overview

This nationally recognised skill set is the ideal way to build a foundation of knowledge for workers in accounting and bookkeeping job roles who use knowledge of accounting principles to perform a range of analytical tasks in a variety of industries. This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.

This skill set is designed for workers in accounting and bookkeeping job roles who use knowledge of accounting principles to perform a range of analytical tasks in a variety of industries.



This skill set is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Career Opportunities

The units of competency in this skill set provide credit towards:

FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Completion of this FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set is an entry requirement of FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

Structure & Availability

Standard Course Structure

Duration:

Learners have a finish date for individual units but may complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level. As most students will undertake this distance program on a part-time basis, the duration for the full qualification will vary. This course can typically be completed in 8 months, based on approximately 700 hours of learning.


Core

Unit CodeUnit Name
FNSACC311Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
BSBFIA401Prepare financial reports
FNSACC408Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTPB401Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402Establish and maintain payroll systems

Standard Course Structure

IntakeLocations
January, 2023Online
February, 2023Online
March, 2023Online
April, 2023Online
May, 2023Online
June, 2023Online
July, 2023Online
August, 2023Online
September, 2023Online
October, 2023Online

RPL

IntakeLocations
FY, 2023Rockhampton City, RPL/RCC/Credit

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

No Entry Requirements

Fees & Scholarships

2023 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$2,912
Fee for service per unit$416

2024 Indicative Fees

Fee TypeFees
Fee for service$3,059
Fee for service per unit$437

This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility and conditions apply. 

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