Diploma of Accounting Online

FNS50222
18-24 months
Online

This nationally recognised FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting provides skills to start or develop existing knowledge of accounting. This accounting diploma builds on the Cert. IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course.

  • Course code: FNS50222

  • Delivery mode: Online

  • Course duration: 18 - 24 months

  • Qualification: Diploma

  • Eligibility: This course is not available to International students

  • Nationally recognised: Yes

  • Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology

  • Assessments

    • Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions

    • Portfolio of evidence

    • Written reports

    • Case studies

    • Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.

Kick start your career in accounting with a nationally recognised Diploma.

Study online to gain a Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222) with Swinburne Open Education. This nationally recognised diploma offers you an entry point into the accounting and finance industry. Whether you’re looking to start your career in accounting, or you already work in the industry and are seeking to validate, verify and further develop your knowledge, this course equips you with the accounting skills you need for daily work.

You will learn a range of skills, including producing complex documents and using spreadsheets to complete business tasks, preparation of operational budgets, processing tax requirements, management of budgets and forecasts, interpretation of financial statistics and the tools to prepare financial reports for corporate entities.

Maintain work/ life balance with flexible online study, allowing you to continue in a current role. Enrol to study Accounting online. Work towards your Diploma with Swinburne Open Education.

This course is not available to International students.

 

You will learn:

  • Preparing financial reports and operational budgets 

  • Preparing tax documentation for individuals 

  • Providing financial and business performance information 

  • Providing management accounting information 

  • Processing business tax requirements  

Start your career in a growing accounting industry

Source: Statistics (October 2023) are for course graduates of the Diploma of Accounting from My Skills.

 

Career options include:

  • Assistant accountant​

  • Senior payroll officer​

  • Accounts officer

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Why study Diploma in Accounting online

  • This nationally recognised diploma offers you an entry point into the accounting and finance industry.

  • You will learn a range of skills, including producing complex documents, using spreadsheets to complete business tasks, preparation of operational budgets, processing tax requirements, and more.

  • Maintain work/ life balance with flexible online study, allowing you to continue in a current role.

Woman gives a presentation in a business setting.

 

Study online with our world-class learning platform

  • Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime

  • Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile

  • Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content

  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

 

Download your free online course guide

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Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

This online course contains 12 online modules, which have been designed to cover 11 units of competency, including 7 core units and 4 elective units. This accounting course contains an introductory module.

Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.

BSBTEC402
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.

FNSACC521
FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and report on a broad range of financial and business performance information. It involves assessing client needs, analysing data, and preparing advice.

FNSACC522
FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare income tax returns for individuals in line with statutory requirements. It involves gathering and verifying data, calculating taxable income, and reviewing compliance requirements.

FNSACC523
FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It involves forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.

FNSACC524
FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare financial reports for a corporate reporting entity according to statutory reporting requirements. This includes compiling and analysing data for the reports.

FNSACC526
FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review corporate governance requirements and implement and monitor internal control operating procedures.

FNSACC527
FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, record and analyse operating and cost data, prepare budget reports, and review costing system integrity to calculate and record the costs of products and services

FNSACC411
FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain business taxation accounting records, and to process lodgements and returns according to Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements, excluding income tax. Documentation for business activity statements (BAS) must be authorised by a registered BAS agent.

FNSACC412
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.

FNSACC601
FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify taxation requirements for complex lodgements and returns for legal entities. It involves gathering, analysing and processing taxation related data to prepare tax documentation, and to review and apply compliance requirements.

FNSINC612
FNSINC612 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret, analyse and record statistical data in the financial services industry. It encompasses producing new statistical information and reports from existing data using a range of tools and processes.

Course requirements

To enter this diploma accounting course, students must be at least 18 years old and have completed the following 4 specified units, or their equivalents:

  • FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

  • FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

  • FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry; and

  • FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports.

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

FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set; or

FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

This course is not available to International students.

The Swinburne Open modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Diploma course:

Desktop or laptop

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari

  • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)

  • Adobe PDF Reader

Mobile or tablet*

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari

  • Latest version of Android

  • Latest version of iOS

* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.

Eligible students may be able to access a VET Student Loan (VSL). For more details on this initiative, as well as eligibility criteria, please visit Swinburne University of Technology.

Intake dates

 

Study period 1 Last enrolment date: Monday 27 November, 2023 Start date: Monday 4 December, 2023 Census date: Wednesday 3 January, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 5 May, 2024 Maximum extension: Sunday 30 June, 2024

Study period 2: Last enrolment date: Monday 13 May, 2024 Start date: Monday 20 May, 2024 Census date: Wednesday 19 June, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 20 October, 2024 Maximum extension: Sunday 15 December, 2024

Study period 3: Last enrolment date: Monday 28 October, 2024 Start date: Monday 4 November, 2024 Census date: Wednesday 4 December, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 6 April, 2025 Maximum extension: Sunday 1 June, 2025

Study period 1 Last enrolment date: Monday 1 January 2024 Start date: Monday 8 January, 2024 Census date: Friday 8 March, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 7 July, 2024 Maximum extension: Sunday 4 August, 2024

Study period 2: Last enrolment date: Monday 17 June, 2024 Start date: Monday 24 June, 2024 Census date: Friday 26 July, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 24 November, 2024 Maximum extension: Sunday 19 January, 2025

Study period 3: Last enrolment date: Monday 2 December, 2024 Start date: Monday 9 December, 2024 Census date: Friday 10 January, 2025 Finish date: Sunday 11 May, 2025 Maximum extension: Sunday 6 July, 2025

Study period 1 Last enrolment date: Monday 29 January, 2024 Start date: Monday 5 February, 2024 Census date: Friday 8 March, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 7 July, 2024 Maximum extension: Sunday 1 September, 2024

Study period 2: Last enrolment date: Monday 15 July, 2024 Start date: Monday 22 July, 2024 Census date: Friday 23 August, 2024 Finish date: Sunday 22 December, 2024 Maximum extension: Sunday 16 February, 2025

Study period 3: Last enrolment date: Monday 30 December, 2024 Start date: Monday 6 January, 2025 Census date: Friday 7 February, 2025 Finish date: Sunday 8 June, 2025 Maximum extension: Sunday 3 August, 2025

 

 

 

Online study FAQs

We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Swinburne Open Education is an online education provider and all courses are delivered digitally, allowing you to learn anywhere, anytime. 

Our world-class learning platform is online native and can be accessed on any device. We’ve created a joyful experience with natively accessible information, alleviating the need to download presentations and allowing you to focus on learning the content rather than how to use our platform.

Online modules are broken down into topics and subtopics specific to the module. Each module contains a range of learning styles including written text, diagrams, instructional videos and formative activities that provide you with instant feedback and prepares you for summative assessments. 

Learning is supported by regular trainer-led online sessions. At the end of each module and prior to the sequential module, skills and knowledge are evaluated through summative assessments. Assessment consists of online quizzes, assignments and supervised tests. Through our learning platform you will:

  • Access your learning materials and assessments

  • Undertake and upload assessments

  • Engage and interact with your trainer

  • Participate in student forums and find a ‘study buddy’

  • Access your assessment grades and feedback

  • Access student support services.

More information about learning online with Swinburne Open Education can be found in our Student Handbook.

You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.

If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.

 

 

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