FNS50217 - Diploma of Accounting
It all adds up with a CQUniversity Diploma of Accounting! CQUniversity will assist you to advance your accounting career by equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed for professional accounting positions in the financial services and other related industries. This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.
Online, RPL/RCC/Credit
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. The course can typically be completed in 18 months, based on approximately 1200 hours of learning.
Online
11 units
The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Accounts payable team leader, Accounts receivable team leader, Collections supervisor, Payroll team leader/Manager or Budget Officer. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Accounting students may wish to consider progressing to a Bachelor of Accounting.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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. The course can typically be completed in 18 months, based on approximately 1200 hours of learning.
Core
FNSACC511 | Provide financial and business performance information |
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 |
FNSACC517 | Provide management accounting information |
Elective
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets |
FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets |
BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems |
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set;
OR
Completion of FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent; or its superseded versions (FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting) or their equivalent.
The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Accounts payable team leader, Accounts receivable team leader, Collections supervisor, Payroll team leader/Manager or Budget Officer.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Accounting students may wish to consider progressing to a Bachelor of Accounting.
Fee for service | $6,578.00 (2023) |
Subsidised full fee | $5,038.00 (2023) |
Subsidised concession fee | $4,565.00 (2023) |
Fee for service per unit | $598.00 (2023) |
Subsidised full fee per unit | $458.00 (2023) |
Subsidised concession fee per unit | $415.00 (2023) |
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit | $361.30 (2023) |
Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86. The 2023 VET Student Loan Cap for this course is $11,191. VET Student Loans can be used to pay for all or part of an eligible student’s Tuition Fees. VET Student Loans is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students studying diploma level and above qualifications to pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is paid. Please refer to VET Student Loan for details and eligibility.
This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility criteria applies.
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