FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.
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.
This qualification provides participants with the skills to obtain occupational positions such as:
- Accounts team leader
- Payroll team leader
- Assistant accountant
Course code | FNS50222 |
Start date | View Intake Dates |
Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) |
Duration | International – 52 weeks (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
Domestic – 52 weeks approximately (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements) |

RTO requirements
Domestic students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and spoken English skills. You will be required to complete a Language Literacy, Numeracy test paper as part of an enrolment interview.
Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment.
International Students
The entry requirements for international students:
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Completed year 11 or equivalent
- Minimum score of 5.5 – IELTS, 46 – TOEFL, 42 – PTE, 47 CAE score or equivalent
International – 52 weeks (All the course for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
Domestic – 52 weeks approximately (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
** Please note: duration in weeks may vary dependent upon the number of contact days per week.
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Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- Bachelor of Accounting
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Accounts team leader
- Payroll team leader
- Assistant accountant
ETEA uses a range of assessment methods which may include:
- Written assessment (open book)
- Projects
- Case study
- Observation
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.
For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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Offshore International Students | 9th | 24th | 17th | 9th | 20th | |||||||
Domestic Students | Please Call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates |
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 11 units
7 core units plus 4 elective units.
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
CORE | |
BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets |
FNSACC521 | Provide financial and business performance information |
FNSACC522 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
FNSACC523 | Manage budgets and forecasts |
FNSACC524 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
FNSACC526 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
FNSACC527 | Provide management accounting information |
ELECTIVES | |
FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems |
FNSFMK515 | Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice |
FNSINC514 | Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions |
FNSPAY511 | Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.