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FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

Accounting FreeTAFE

Next intake

February 2025

Location

Geelong City Campus

Duration

Full-time: 6 Months
Part-time: 12 Months

Course description

This course will extend your theoretical and practical skills for an advanced career in accounting and finance. You will learn about budgeting and forecasting, preparation of financial reports, internal control, income tax returns and further your knowledge of legislative compliance. Graduates at this level will have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for specialised and/or skilled work and/or further learning.

Information sessions


5:00pm
Auditorium (H1.03)
Geelong City
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Possible career outcomes

  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable 
  • Collections supervisor
  • Payroll
  • Bookkeeping
  • Junior Accountant

Applications & attendance

How to apply

  1. Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
  2. Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Intake Applications Attendance Classes  
2025 February
Geelong City Campus		 Open: 1 Aug 2024
Close: 1 Feb 2025		 Blended Part Time Tue 9-4pm on campus, Thurs 6-9pm Apply

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

Entrance requirements

    • Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
    • Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4.
    • Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent).
      • FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
      • FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
      • FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
      • FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
    • These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
      • FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set; OR,
      • FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
    • You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.

In order to prepare for your LLN, you may wish to attempt some practise tests in which you will find similar questions (with solutions too). These practice tests are not VSL approved but may be similar in question type and level of difficulty to what may be asked in the VSL approved LLN. Click here for practice tests. Please note, the VSL approved LLN cannot be resat within 3 months of undertaking it.

Units & assessments

Core Units Code Hours
Design and produce complex spreadsheets BSBTEC402 50
Implement and maintain internal control procedures FNSACC526 40
Manage budgets and forecasts FNSACC523 40
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities FNSACC524 70
Prepare tax documentation for individuals FNSACC522 80
Provide financial and business performance information FNSACC521 60
Provide management accounting information FNSACC527 60
Elective Units Code Hours
Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law FNSTPB503 60
Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law FNSTPB504 60
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements FNSTPB411 50
Develop and use emotional intelligence BSBPEF502 60
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

  • Written assignments
  • Team projects

Fees

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

Fees Rate Unit Indicative Course Hours Indicative Tuition Indicative Gov Total
Standard Tuition AUD $11.77 per hour 580 AUD $6,827.00 AUD $4,225.00
Full Fee Tuition AUD $13.33 per hour 580 AUD $7,731.00
Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee
Education Levy AUD $87.00 Charged at enrolment
Resource Fee AUD $350.00 Once charged at enrolment

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Vet student loans

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.

To be eligible to apply for a VET Student Loan, applicants will be required to:

  • undertake an independent assessment test to ensure they possess Level 3 in reading and numeracy, or
  • provide their Year 12 certificate, or
  • provide evidence of completion of a Certificate IV or above.

Loan cap for this course

VET Student Loans are available for eligible students for tuition fees ONLY.

The current years maximum VET Student Loan Course Cap is $12,063

Further study options

  • Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University
  • Bachelor of Business at Deakin University
  • Bachelor of International Studies at Deakin University
  • Bachelor of Arts at Deakin University
  • Bachelor of Business Analytics at Deakin University

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.