CRICOS Course Code: 110514C National Code: FNS50222
52 weeks
Sydney CBD
Jan 26 | Feb 16 | Apr 6 | Apr 27 | May 25 | Jul 6 | Aug 3 | Aug 31 | Oct 12 | Nov 2 | Nov 30
Diploma
Everything You Need To Know About The Course
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Victorian Institute of Education has the following entry requirements. International students must:
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Code | Title | Core or Elective |
BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | Core |
FNSACC521 | Provide financial and business performance information | Core |
FNSACC522 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals | Core |
FNSACC523 | Manage budgets and forecasts | Core |
FNSACC524 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | Core |
FNSACC526 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures | Core |
FNSACC527 | Provide management accounting information | Core |
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
FNSINC513 | Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations | Elective |
FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems | Elective |
BSBTWK503 | – Manage meetings | Elective |
The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:
Homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.
This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.
Enrollment Fee: $200
Material Fee: $300
Note: Intake dates and courses fee are subject to change without prior notice.
Potential employment options are entry level accounting roles across a range of industries.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or into a range of other Diploma level qualifications.
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees, as well as the duration of the course.
This process is outlined in Victorian Institute of Education Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.


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Olivia From UK
CERTIV & Diploma of Accounting
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VIE Sydney Campus
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CERTIV in Ageing Support
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