Diploma of Accounting

Yes. 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.

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, and FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports. These competencies may have been achieved through completion of FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment. Assessment tasks reflect real life work tasks, utilise authentic workplace documentation, require students to work with others as part of a team, and involve the use of standard, workplace equipment such as computers and software.

SABT will provide training rooms including desks, chairs, whiteboard, and overhead projector, computers with Microsoft Office and access to the Internet, and an integrated financial software system (Xero). In addition, all students undertaking the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting must have a laptop that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar while in class.

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.