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FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

National ID
FNS50222
WA Course Code
BHX1
CRICOS code
113113G
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Why choose this course?

Thrive in a career in business and accounting with this qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to elevate their skills to a management or executive level as it expands your business skills by performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of different industries.

This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. If you are seeking registration with the Tax Practitioner Board, we encourage students to check registration requirements as these are reviewed regularly. More details are available at: http://www.tpb.gov.au.(opens in a new tab)

Career opportunities

  • Accounts Clerk
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Senior Payroll Officer

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Students must complete FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping for entry into this course.

Your study options

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $240
  • Materials fee: $140

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting - BHX1
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 11 units. These 11 are comprised of 7 core units and 4 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
  • FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  • FNSINC611 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
  • FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include theory or practical tasks, the evidence gathering techniques focus on knowledge-based assessments, research skills (take-home assessments), formal presentations, simulated work tasks (case studies), role plays and portfolio questions. The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class time each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in their weekly classes. Portfolios together with role plays demonstrate the ability to follow organisational policy and procedures and complete relevant workplace documentation.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs, key solutions, tax return templates, calculators and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, office equipment, technology, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $240
  • Materials fee: $140

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting - BHX1
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 11 units. These 11 are comprised of 7 core units and 4 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
  • FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  • FNSINC611 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
  • FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include theory or practical tasks, the evidence gathering techniques focus on knowledge-based assessments, research skills (take-home assessments), formal presentations, simulated work tasks (case studies), role plays and portfolio questions. The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class time each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in their weekly classes. Portfolios together with role plays demonstrate the ability to follow organisational policy and procedures and complete relevant workplace documentation.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs, key solutions, tax return templates, calculators and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, office equipment, technology, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $240
  • Materials fee: $140

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting - BHX1
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 11 units. These 11 are comprised of 7 core units and 4 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
  • FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  • FNSINC611 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
  • FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include theory or practical tasks, the evidence gathering techniques focus on knowledge-based assessments, research skills (take-home assessments), formal presentations, simulated work tasks (case studies), role plays and portfolio questions. The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class time each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in their weekly classes. Portfolios together with role plays demonstrate the ability to follow organisational policy and procedures and complete relevant workplace documentation.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs, key solutions, tax return templates, calculators and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, office equipment, technology, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

For information about pathways from TAFE to university, view our Pathways to university page.

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

Last updated on May 25, 2023