Diploma of Accounting
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: 12- 36 months (self-paced)
Qualification: Diploma
Eligibility: This course is not available to international students
Nationally recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology
Assessments
Written or oral answers, interviews or questionnaires
Projects and case studies in a simulated work environment
Direct observation assesed in real time in the workplace or simulated work environment
Portfolio of evidence: written documents, photographs, videos or log books
Reports, displays, work samples, role plays and presentations.
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.
Bite-sized, online learning that fits around your life. This diploma course is split into three easy-to-manage study blocks, so you can fit a study block into your down time and gain a statement of attainment towards your diploma. On successful completion of all three study blocks, you’ll receive your diploma.
You can choose to spread your studies out, or get to the good bit fast. Don’t take time out to study - choose the study that works around you. 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
Career options include:
Assistant accountant
Senior payroll officer
Accounts officer.
Start your career in a growing accounting industry
Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Jan 2025).
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.
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Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content
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Online course modules
Once you have enrolled in this online course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module.
This accounting course contains 12 online modules, split into 3 study blocks. The modules have been designed to cover 11 units of competency, including 7 core units and 4 elective units. This course contains an introductory module.
Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Prepare operational budgets
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.
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 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.
Students are required to complete all units of competency in a study block so they can meet the eligibility criteria to move onto the next study block. Students are required to enrol into each study block individually.
On successful completion of each study block, you will gain a statement of attainment towards your diploma. On successful completion of all three study blocks, you will receive your Diploma. The study blocks will be advised on enrolment. You will also receive a prescribed study plan to help manage your time and ensure all study blocks are completed in an acceptable time frame.
Course Duration
Our diploma programs are structured into three study periods, each scheduled for 12 months, with a total course duration of up to 36 months. However, as this is a self-paced program, you have the flexibility to complete each study period more quickly, depending on your availability and study commitment.
Once you complete a study period, you can choose to begin the next study period immediately in the next available monthly intake or wait for a later intake that suits your schedule. This rolling intake model allows you to progress at a pace that works best for you.
To help you plan, here’s an estimate of the study time required per study period:
Estimated total hours for full study period: 450 hours
Estimated completion time based on weekly study hours:
8 hours/week → approximately 12 months
16 hours/week → approximately 7 months
24 hours/week → approximately 5 months
These are guidelines to help you structure your study around your personal and professional commitments. The self-paced nature of the program allows flexibility, so you can adjust your study intensity as needed.
If you have any questions about structuring your study plan or need assistance in managing your time effectively, our support team is here to help.
Course requirements
Intake dates
Please note, this diploma course is split into 12 month study blocks. Below are the key dates for the next three intakes we have available.
Online study FAQs
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