FNS60210 Advanced Diploma of Accounting

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

This course provides more specialised skills for those already working in the industry, and who want to up-skill their qualifications to potentially gain a better salary or more varied job options, potentially in a Senior Accountants role.

This Diploma is nationally accredited by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and comes under the Financial Services Training Package FNS10.

You also receive professional accreditation with the Association of Accounting Technicians Australia, plus 12 months membership with the Tax Institute. Also, upon completion you will have successfully finished some of the requirements to become a registered tax agent, as well as gaining credit towards a relevant Bachelor Degree at the Australian Catholic University, should you choose to continue your studies.

Potential career outcomes

• Senior accountant
• Accountant
• Accounts team manager
• Other senior financial roles

• Course Detail

  Course number E0118	Course duration Max 24 months
  Course fees from $85.83 per week	Qualification Advanced Diploma
  Delivery mode Online	Nationally recognised Yes
  Assessments Knowledge tests, case studies, financial reports and accounting projects	National Code FNS60210
  Awarded By Open Colleges
  Associated With

• Subjects

  • 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 todecision 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

• Requirements

  Entry requirements

  Minimum education

  The entry requirement for this qualification is completion of the Diploma in Accounting in the Financial Services Training Package FNS10.
  or
  Completion of the Diploma in Accounting in the Financial Services Training Package FNS04. The entry requirement can be met by evidence of equivalent competency to the above units through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

  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 2007 or equivalent,
  • Microsoft Windows XP and
  • DVD/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

   

• Pathways

  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).

• Trainers and Assessors

  • 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.

• Extra Benefits

  • The Tax Institute, 12 month student membership (more information)
  • Association of Accounting Technicians Australia (AAT Australia), 12-month membership including numerous benefits:
    • News Update, monthly email publication
    • Services and work aids at discounted cost
    • Bookkeeping publications
    • Professional indemnity insurance
    • and other useful, cost-effective benefits
  • Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) student membership, including
    • Directions, monthly student e-newsletter
    • Career workshops and employment advice
    • Networking opportunities including IPA social and professional education activities

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