FNS50222-Diploma of Accounting

CRICOS CODE: 111699C
Accounting and Bookkeeping
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CRICOS CODE

111699C

Duration In Weeks

Up to 65 Weeks

Duration In Year

Up to 1.5 Year

Course Category

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Next Intakes

Apr 2025 May 2025 Jul 2025

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.

 
Target Groups:
  • Individuals seeking to pursue higher education qualifications.
  • Individuals seeking to pursue a career in the accounting sector.


Career Outcome:
Accounts Assistant, payroll clerk, payroll payable or receivable clerk, bookkeeper, or financial clerk.

Future Pathways:
Students who complete this course may pursue higher level qualifications within and/or across the accounting and finance sector including FNS60222-Advanced Diploma of Accounting or a range of other Diploma qualifications.

Age Requirement:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the commencement of the course.

Academic Qualifications
:
  • Completion of Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
  • For certain courses, completion of an AQF Certificate IV or a relevant qualification may be required.

English Language Proficiency
:
  • An overall valid academic IELTS score of at least 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or an equivalent score from a recognized English language test.
  • Alternatively, proficiency can be demonstrated by:
    • Completion of an Advanced level English course from an approved ELICOS provider.
    • Completion of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian Registered Training Organization (RTO) within the last two years.
    • Successfully passing Western Sydney College’s English Placement Test.

Additional Requirements
:
  • International students must meet the Student Visa (Subclass 500) requirements.
  • For packaged courses, students must successfully complete the lower-level qualification to progress to the higher-level qualification.


Note:
Before commencing this qualification, individuals must have successfully completed the following units of competency (or their recognized equivalents):

  • 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 considered equivalent to BSBFIA401 – Prepare financial reports)

These competencies may have been previously achieved through completion of one of the following programs (or their equivalent):

  • FNSSS00014 – Accounting Principles Skill Set

  • FNS40222 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting requires successful completion of seven (7) core units and four (4) elective units. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and qualification level

Unit Code

Unit Name

CORE

 

BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

FNSACC521

Provide financial and business performance information

FNSACC522

Prepare tax documentation for individuals

FNSACC523

Manage budgets and forecasts

FNSACC524

Prepare financial reports for corporate entities

FNSACC526

Implement and maintain internal control procedures

FNSACC527

Provide management accounting information

ELECTIVES

 

FNSACC321

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

FNSORG506

Prepare financial forecasts and projections

FNSACC505

Establish and maintain accounting information systems

FNSACC418

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

 

 

 

 

The total costs for this course include enrolment, tuition, materials, and resources. Below is the detailed breakdown:

Fee Type Amount Notes
Enrolment Fee $250 Non-refundable
Course Fees $18,750 Covers tuition for the entire course
Materials Fees $1000 Additional course materials


Payment Terms & Conditions

  • Payment terms are outlined in the Student Handbook.
  • A detailed payment plan will be provided in the Letter of Offer and Written Agreement before course acceptance.
  • Additional fees and charges may apply as outlined in the agreement.
  • Western Sydney College reserves the right to adjust tuition fees and other charges as needed.

This course will be delivered 13.5 hours face-to-face on campus and 6.5 hours online per week.

 

All qualifications are delivered 13.5 hours face-to-face on campus and 6.5 hours online per week.Each qualification consists of different Units of
Competencies (UOC) and our qualified trainers will explain UOC outlines at the beginning of the training of each UOC.
All our sessions are held in fully equipped classrooms and the simulated work environment.

Each training session is facilitated with learner resources such as PowerPoint Presentation, student learner guide, formative activities, and
where applicable, supported with simulated case studies, policies and procedures, software and necessary hardware, etc.

Students can bring their laptops that must have Microsoft Office or other necessary software installed. Laptops must be fully charged and students must bring a USB flash drive.

This course may have various timetables and students are required to contact our admissions team prior to course commencement.

All our Units of Competencies (UOC) are assessed through a combination of assessment types. These may include practical demonstrations, role plays, writing reports, group projects, presentations, and written questionnaires, etc.

All International students are required to meet satisfactory course progress to meet their student visa requirements. Please refer to International Student Handbook which is available on our website on the specific support that WSC offers to international students. Additional support is provided to those international students who are identified as a risk of not meeting the course progress requirements as per the intervention strategy.

Western Sydney College is committed to ensuring that students get all the support they need to complete their studies.

Western Sydney College will provide a wide range of learning support options and resources to assist students such as;

  • One-on-one support from our trainers/assessors to assist with their studies.
  • Additional classes, tutorial and workshops
  • One-on-one support from the Administration relating to any student concerns such includes language, literacy, and numeracy issues.
  • Referral to relevant external services.

If students need any support, please contact the support team.

E: support@wsc.nsw.edu.au

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook.

For international students, the granting of course credit may affect their course fees as well as the duration of the course.

The result of the application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.

If course credit is granted following the issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing reduced course duration.

For further details please contact our admissions team.

Email: admissions@wsc.nsw.edu.au