Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
FNS60222
BHW9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/06/2022 | Current | 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 parameters.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to 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, of which:
- all eleven (11) may be from the elective units listed below
- up to six (6) may be any currently endorsed Diploma or above training package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OED10 | FNSINC611 | Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCZ74 | FNSINC612 | Interpret and use financial statistics and tools | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEC08 | FNSACC634 | Monitor corporate governance activities | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
All eleven (11) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDQ1 | FNS60217 | Advanced Diploma of Accounting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following qualifications (or equivalent).
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting; or its superseded version FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting or equivalent, provided the listed elective unit BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets (or equivalent) has been completed by those seeking to enrol.