Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
FNS60217
BDQ1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 06/09/2018 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 13/02/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition, including tax agents, accounts managers and business analysts; and to employees performing a range of accounts management tasks for organisations in a range of industries. At this level individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
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. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- three (3) core units plus
- eleven (11) 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 eleven (11) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
- up to six (6) 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.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUR93 | FNSINC601 | Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUP48 | FNSINC602 | Interpret and use financial statistics and tools | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBH93 | FNSACC624 | Monitor corporate governance activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
All eleven (11) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD8 | FNS60215 | Advanced Diploma of Accounting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHW9 | FNS60222 | Advanced Diploma of Accounting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Completion of both FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set and FNSSS00015 Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set;
OR
Completion of FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting;
OR
Completion of FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting.