Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects 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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

HobartSYDNEYAdelaide

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years old or older
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):
- FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports)
These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
- FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set, OR
- FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
English proficiency requirement:
- IELTS overall score 6.0
- PTE Academic score of 50 if test undertaken before 6 August 2025 or 47 if test undertaken after 7 August 2025
- Or Equivalent Language, Literacy and Numeracy
AIC staff will review an applicant's language, literacy and numeracy skills during the application process with writing tasks and one-on-one interviews

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Students who gain this qualification can further their study in the FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting or find employment as a/an: Accounts team leader, Payroll team leader, Assistant Accountant, Finance Sector Supervisor.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

CPA / CA ANZ / IPA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units11 units

BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

Core unit

FNSACC521

Provide financial and business performance information

Core unit

FNSACC522

Prepare tax documentation for individuals

Core unit

FNSACC523

Manage budgets and forecasts

Core unit

FNSACC524

Prepare financial reports for corporate entities

Core unit

FNSACC526

Implement and maintain internal control procedures

Core unit

FNSACC527

Provide management accounting information

Core unit

FNSORG515

Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements

Elective unit

FNSACC505

Establish and maintain accounting information systems

Elective unit

FNSACC321

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

Elective unit

FNSACC322

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for the Diploma of Accounting at Australian Ideal College?

The tuition fee for the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting is $10,000, plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of $200.

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must have completed FNSACC321, FNSACC322, FNSACC418, and FNSACC421 (or equivalents) prior to commencing. These can be achieved through the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. English proficiency is also required, with a minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0 or a PTE Academic score of 50 (before 6 August 2025) or 47 (after 7 August 2025).

How is the Diploma of Accounting delivered and how many hours per week are required?

The course is delivered in a blended mode, with 13.5 hours per week of face-to-face learning and 6.5 hours per week of online study, totalling 20 hours per week over a duration of 52 weeks.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing the Diploma of Accounting?

Graduates of the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting can find employment as an Accounts team leader, Payroll team leader, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Sector Supervisor. They can also further their studies in the FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

When are the intake dates for the Diploma of Accounting?

There are multiple intake dates throughout the year. For 2025, intakes start on 13 Jan, 17 Feb, 03 Mar, 14 Apr, 19 May, 02 Jun, 14 Jul, 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 13 Oct, 17 Nov, and 01 Dec. Similar schedules are available for 2026 and 2027.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantAssistant AccountantFinancial AnalystTax AccountantAuditor

Key Skills

Financial statement preparation and analysisManagement accounting and cost analysisCorporate and personal taxation under Australian lawAuditing and assurance proceduresFinancial modelling and forecasting

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Diploma of Accounting

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Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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