The Diploma of Accounting demonstrates job roles within the economic professional services field and related positions in other market sectors. Somebody doing work in this part will apply strategies too often complex problems, and analyze information and facts from diverse sources. The person will use the initiative to plan and synchronize their function and give guidelines for others.

You should give a scope of proof to help your assessor to settle on a choice about your fitness. The sorts of proof you might be approached to give can incorporate;

• ID
• Resume
• Current employment contracts
• Letters of reference from licensed tradesmen you have worked with.
• Videos or photos of your work.
• Evidence of overseas qualifications.
• Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
• Letter of Employment
• Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
• Apprenticeship papers.
• Financial reports
• Audit documents
• Budget documents
• Tax documentation
• Transactions and intermit reports

For a student, it is crucial to know the occupation he/she will eligible once finish a qualification successfully. If you complete this qualification, you will able to work with this role.

• Chartered Accountant
• Chartered Certified Accountant
• Chartered Management Accountant
• Chartered Public Finance Accountant
• Company Secretary
• External Auditor
• Forensic Accountant
• Stockbroker

Total number of units = 11 

6 core units  plus

5 elective  units

The elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome, and are to be chosen as follows:

• all 5 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
• up to 2 units may be from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core Units 

FNSACC511 Provide financial and business performance information

FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals¹

FNSACC513 Manage budgets and forecasts

FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities*

FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures

FNSACC517 Provide management accounting information

Elective Units 

BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships

FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems

FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities*¹

FNSACC607 Evaluate business performance*

FNSFMK505 Comply with financial services legislation and industry codes of practice

FNSINC503 Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making

FNSINC504 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions

FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry

FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

FNSORG505 Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements

FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections

FNSPAY501 Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll

FNSPAY502 Process superannuation payments in payroll

FNSPAY503 Process complex employee terminations in payroll

FNSPAY504 Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll

FNSPAY505 Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law²

FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law²

FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law²

FNSTPB506 Apply taxation requirements when providing tax (financial) advice services³

FNSTPB507 Apply legal principles in commercial law when providing tax (financial) advice services³

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:

¹ Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law: FNSSS00008 Taxation Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation).

² Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in commercial law: FNSSS00005 Commercial Law for Tax Agents Skill Set.

³ Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in commercial law for tax (financial) advisers: FNSSS00006 Commercial Law for Tax (Financial) Advisers Skill Set

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