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Diploma of Accounting/Bachelor of Business Economics - Flinders Uni Pathway
TAFE SA Code: DP00158

Study pathway: Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) Study pathway: FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skill Set
2023 start

Description

Improve your career prospects in your current accounting role, prepare for further studies or build on your existing accounting skills and maximise your employment opportunities in this field by completing specialist courses in tax, budgeting and financial performance and reporting.

By successfully completing this course, you’ll be qualified to work as an Licenced Bookkeeper, Senior Financial Clerk, Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Officer. Want to continue your study? You’ll have guaranteed entry - with credit – into a connected university program.

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6 years 

Part Time

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Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

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Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

you must have:

  • No course admission requirements, however, students will need to complete FNSSS00014 Skill Set in Accounting Principles Skill Set before commencing diploma studies
  • See Important Information below for information on skill sets

Fees

Total Fees
Full Fee
$5,065 - $5,231

Please note that fees and funding status only apply to the initial TAFE SA qualification. Check the course page or relevant university website for details on the secondary qualification.

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Uni Dual Offer Course
    • You will receive an offer to both TAFE SA and University, with the University offer being conditional on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification.
    • You can rest assured you have secured your University offer, pending successful completion of the TAFE SA award.
    • No further application will be required.
    • You will receive credit for TAFE SA studies allowing you to complete two awards dependent on the pathway selected.
    • If accepted, you will receive an offer to TAFE SA and-on successful completion of the TAFE SA qualification-an offer to University with no further application required.
    • Important Note: The listed awards are reviewed and changes may occur without notice. Dual Offers are available only to Australian and New Zealand citizens or holders of permanent visas.
    • View our Uni Dual Offer Courses list

  • Important Information
    • FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skill Set can be completed 6 months full time or part time equivalent and fees are $1843.25. These fees are not covered by VET Student Loans.
    • FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skill Set consists of 7 units and meets the entry requirements for the Diploma of Accounting.
    • BSBFIA401 - Prepare financial reports;
    • FNSACC311 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports;
    • FNSACC312 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers;
    • FNSACC408 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry;
    • FNSACC416 - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system;
    • FNSTPB401 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements;
    • FNSTPB402 - Establish and maintain payroll systems.
    • Completion of FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent; or its superseded versions (FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting) also meet the entry requirements for the Diploma of Accounting.
    • If you wish to apply for a VET Student Loan (VSL) and are unable to provide evidence of successful completion of SACE Stage 2, or equivalent Australian Year 12 certificate, or completion of Certificate IV or above you can complete the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA).
    • The CSPA is a tool designed to indicate reading, writing and numeracy/maths skills and you will need to display competence at or above Exit Level 3. For further information on VET Student Loan requirements refer to the ‘Help with Fees’ section on this page.

  • Help with Fees

    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    FEE-HELP

    FEE-HELP is a Government loan scheme that assists eligible higher education students enrolled in eligible higher education courses to pay their tuition fees. Eligible students can choose to use a FEE-HELP loan to cover all or part of their tuition fees.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Registered BAS agent, Licensed bookkeeper, Licensed tax agent, Senior financial clerk, Office manager, Accounts payable or accounts receivable officer, Financial accountant, Management accountant, Taxation accountant, Accounts receivable officer, Payroll officer. 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.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skill Set
    BSBFIA401 - Prepare financial reports; FNSACC311 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports; FNSACC312 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers; FNSACC408 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry; FNSACC416 - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system; FNSTPB401 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements; FNSTPB402 - Establish and maintain payroll systems.

    Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217)
    This course teaches the skills and knowledge required for different jobs within the financial services industry in Australia and covers tax, budgets and forecasts, financial performance and reports, BAS statements and payroll systems. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 5 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    93%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    88%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2021 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

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Diploma of Accounting/Bachelor of Business Economics - Flinders Uni Pathway
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