Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the job roles of individuals who are responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing budgets, and providing management accounting information. It also provides the necessary skills for those who work in senior bookkeeping roles or as contract bookkeepers. Individuals at this level use communication skills to support individuals and teams and may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

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 (equivalent to 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
Be at least 18 years of age
Have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12 education
Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs
Participate in an LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills) assessment, if applicable, to demonstrate readiness and capacity to undertake the course
Have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, with no individual band score less than 5.5 (test results must be within the last two (2) years)
English language competence can also be demonstrated through:
- Education in an English-speaking country for at least five (5) years; or
- Completion of at least six (6) months of an AQF Level 3 or higher course at an Australian RTO within the last two (2) years; or
- Successful completion of an ELICOS course at Upper Intermediate level or above; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test at St Martin College
Other English language tests (e.g., PTE, TOEFL) are accepted, with results equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or higher

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification prepares you for roles such as: Assistant Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, Payroll Manager. This course can also be a pathway to a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

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

FNSINC514

Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions

Elective unit

FNSINC611

Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry

Elective unit

FNSINC612

Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

Elective unit

BSBLDR523

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Diploma of Accounting at St Martin College?

The total fee for the Diploma of Accounting is $15,050, which includes a non-refundable admission fee of $350, tuition of $14,000, and materials of $700.

How many units do I need to complete to be awarded the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting?

You need to successfully complete eleven (11) units of competency in total — seven (7) core units and four (4) elective units — to be awarded the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting.

What are the intake dates for the Diploma of Accounting?

The Diploma of Accounting has four intake periods throughout the year: January–February, April–May, July–August, and October–November.

What career roles can I pursue after completing the Diploma of Accounting?

Graduates of the Diploma of Accounting are prepared for roles such as Assistant Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, Finance Officer, and Payroll Manager. The course can also serve as a pathway to a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

What are the prior knowledge requirements before starting the Diploma of Accounting?

Before commencing the Diploma of Accounting, students must have completed specific units including FNSACC321, FNSACC322, FNSACC418, and FNSACC421 (or equivalents). These competencies can be demonstrated through completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

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Diploma of Accounting

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