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Course: Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60210

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60210 represents more than a nationally recognised qualification – it's a serious investment in your career.

Intended primarily for those ready to step up to a senior accountant's role, this course has been customised for open learning and provides a learning pathway that enables you to enrol into the prerequisite units and Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60210. Open Colleges’ (formerly Cengage Education) renowned flexibility gives you the freedom to fit your studies around your employment, while still enjoying the highest standards in learning materials and student support.

Professional accreditation with the Association of Accounting Technicians Australia represents a major benefit of this course. In addition, successful completion partially meets the requirements for registered tax agents, while delivering credit towards a relevant bachelor degree at the Australian Catholic University should you choose to continue your studies.

Potential jobs:

Senior accountant
Accountant
Accounts team manager
Other senior financial roles

Extras

As a student of this course, you are entitled to student membership of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), which includes:

Subscription to the monthly student e-newsletter Directions
Access to career workshops and employment advice
Networking opportunities including IPA social and professional education activities.

Your 12-month complimentary Association of Accounting Technicians Australia (AAT Australia) membership comes with numerous benefits, including:

monthly email publication News Update
services and work aids at discounted cost, including bookkeeping publications, professional indemnity insurance and other useful, cost-effective benefits.

Upgrading your qualification?

Credit Transfer

If you have successfully completed the Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40610, you are eligible for credit for nine units in this course. Alternatively, if you have successfully completed the Diploma of Accounting FNS50210, you are eligible for credit for six units in this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you hold an FNS04 Certificate IV or Diploma of Accounting or Bookkeeping, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Institute of Public Accountants
(formerly the National Institute of Accountants)

Course Number	E0137
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	Knowledge tests, case studies, financial reports and accounting projects
Qualification:	Advanced Diploma
Nationally Recognised	Yes
Government Funding	No

Career One jobs for:
Tax Accounting	214
General/Other: Accounting	644
Chartered Accountants & CPAs	360
Analyst	246

ID	Subject expand all

FNSINC401A	Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry Identify the scope, sectors and responsibilities of the industry Identify and apply financial services industry guidelines, procedures and legislation Identify sustainability issues for the financial services industry Manage information Participate in and facilitate work team activities Plan work to be completed taking into consideration time, resources and other constraints Develop and maintain personal competency
BSBOHS303B	Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment Contribute to workplace hazard identification Gather information about workplace hazards Contribute to OHS risk assessment
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents Select and prepare resources Design document Produce document Finalise document
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports Maintain asset register Record general journal entries for balance-day adjustments Prepare final general ledger accounts Prepare end-of-period financial reports
FNSACC404A	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Compile data Prepare reports
FNSACC301A	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Check and verify supporting documentation Prepare and process banking and petty cash documents Prepare and process invoices for payment to creditors and for debtors Prepare journals and batch monetary items Post journals to ledger Enter data into system Prepare deposit facility and lodge flows Extract a trial balance and interim reports
FNSBKG404A	Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks Identify individual compliance and other requirements Recognise and apply GST implications and code transactions Report on payroll activities Report on other amounts withheld, Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments and taxes Complete and reconcile the Activity Statement Lodge Activity Statement
FNSACC406A	Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Implement an integrated accounting system Process transactions within the system Maintain the system Produce reports Ensure system integrity
FNSACC403A	Make decisions in a legal context Identify the main roles and responsibilities of the key bodies in the legal system Identify compliance requirements Develop procedures to ensure compliance
FNSACC506A	Implement and maintain internal control procedures Review corporate governance requirements Implement operating procedures Monitor policy
FNSACC507A	Provide management accounting information Gather and record operating and cost data Analyse data Prepare budgeted reports Review costing system integrity
FNSACC503A	Manage budgets and forecasts Prepare budget Forecast estimates Document budget
FNSACC504A	Prepare financial reports for corporate entities Compile data Prepare reports
FNSACC501A	Provide financial and business performance information Assess client needs Analyse data Prepare advice
FNSACC502A	Prepare income tax returns for individuals Gather and verify data Calculate taxable income Review compliance
FNSACC604A	Monitor corporate governance activities Establish corporate governance standards and practices Identify corporate governance reporting trends Determine processes for corporate governance adherence Review corporate governance compliance
FNSINC601A	Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry Identify economic principles and theories related to financial services functions and tasks Evaluate economic aspects that apply to decision making Review own work Maintain a personal understanding of economic policies
FNSINC602A	Interpret and use financial statistics and tools Apply statistical methods to work Source and interpret statistical data Analyse data using appropriate techniques and tools Record statistical data analysis results and records
FNSACC605A	Implement organisational improvement programs Review programs Contribute to strategic development Develop options for improvement Establish systems to support change
FNSACC606A	Conduct internal audit Evaluate information systems Develop implementation plans Review resource use Monitor plans
FNSACC601A	Prepare complex tax returns Identify taxation requirements for complex lodgements and returns Gather and analyse taxation-related data Process data and prepare tax returns and lodgements Review taxation lodgement compliance
FNSACC603A	Implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance Assess tax liabilities Optimise tax positions Establish processes and plans Evaluate tax policies Review tax compliance
FNSACC614A	Prepare complex corporate financial reports Compile data Identify appropriate reporting entities Prepare reports Analyse reports

Entry requirements

Minimum education

School Certificate (with high marks in accounting/commerce/maths) or equivalent OR relevant qualifications such as the Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30310 OR relevant vocational experience.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for PC are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent,
Microsoft Windows XP and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Students who successfully complete this Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60210 will be eligible for credit towards a relevant bachelor degree at the Australian Catholic University (12 units).

Stephen Blacktop

A Certified Practising Accountant and with extensive practical experience as an accountant and trainer, Stephen Blacktop brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as trainer.

During his years in accounting, Stephen held senior positions for a number of small businesses as well as publicly-listed companies and multi-national corporations across various industries.

Stephen has numerous qualifications, including a Bachelor of Commerce, and is a member of CPA Australia. Since 1998, he has managed his own consulting company, offering MYOB accounting and training services to small business, as well as key performance analysis. He has also developed a range of accounting courses and has conducted classroom training for adult learners and small business owners.

A dedicated trainer, Stephen provides a supportive learning environment for his students and is committed to guiding them successfully through their studies.

Doug Gourlay

Doug Gourlay has been helping others to learn for more than 25 years, lecturing in financial management, management accounting, computerised accounting and a range of other computer application subjects.

He is a published author with a range of textbooks to his credit, including several self-paced guides covering MYOB business software products, and has extensive experience with learning in an off-campus or on-line mode.

Doug holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in Education from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training.

Cameron Clark

Cameron Clark has more than 25 years of finance experience, having worked for chartered accounting firms such as Coopers & Lybrand for 10 years and then in the commercial world.

In his chartered accounting years, Cameron worked in business services, focusing on small to medium-sized businesses within Australia. In 1994, Cameron moved to London and into the commercial environment, working for an American energy company for three years. He then returned to Australia to work for Channel 7.

Cameron has been the finance director for a telecommunications company, financial controller of the Real Estate Institute of NSW and the CFO of an Australian subsidiary of Microsoft.

Extremely well qualified, Cameron has a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Economics, and is an Australian chartered accountant. He also has a Diploma in Business (Real Estate Management), a Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, and is a master NLP coach and a licensed business improvement specialist.

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Course: Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60210

Extras

Upgrading your qualification?

Credit Transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning

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Entry requirements

Minimum education

Minimum age

Computer requirements

English language requirements

Evidence

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Stephen Blacktop

Doug Gourlay

Cameron Clark

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Government Funding

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