About this program
Put your analytical mind to use in an international industry:
If you have a head for numbers and your eye on the financial industry, Melbourne Polytechnic’s Diploma of Accounting FNS50222 will prepare you for employment in the industry within six months, as a qualified assistant accountant. Support clients as an accountant with regular financial monitoring and analysis, preparation of documents, reports and accounts advice.
The Diploma of Accounting FNS50222 balances your skills with industry experience:
Melbourne Polytechnic’s accounting students benefit from instructors and exercises that have been integrated from the industry. Your teachers have real-world experience as tax agents, BAS agents and CPAs, and guest lecturers from peak industry accounting bodies will share their knowledge and their networks. The Diploma of Accounting FNS50222 also provides an alternate pathway to the Bachelor of Accounting for students who have not completed secondary schooling in Australia.
The first step in your accounting career:
Qualifications in accounting can be taken around the world. This course completes some of the education units required by the Tax Practitioners Board for registration as a tax agent. Successful completion of the Diploma of Accounting FNS50222 entitles you to join the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
11 terms of coursework
- BSBTEC402- Design and produce complex spreadsheets
- FNSACC505- Establish and maintain accounting information systems
- 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
- FNSINC514- Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
- FNSINC612- Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
- FNSTPB503- Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Melbourne Polytechnic's course page currently shows a notice that this course is not open to new international applications, alongside the published entry criteria below (the course carries CRICOS code 115312F). Requirements You must have access to a computer or laptop with a camera, headset and internet connection. Students can apply for this course if they completed a previous qualification in Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40217), Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222), or have completed the following four (4) pre-requisite units: 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 (or its equivalent BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports) The preferred pathway for entry to this qualification is the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222. For additional information, we encourage you to attend one of our Information Sessions. As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor. In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss: Your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability. This may be established through an assessment and/or other evidence provided during the enrolment process. Academic: Students can apply for this course if they completed a previous qualification in Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40217), Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222), or have completed the following four (4) pre-requisite units: 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 (or its equivalent BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports) The preferred pathway for entry to this qualification is the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222. For additional information, we encourage you to attend one of our Information Sessions. English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency. Other: Full-time only for International Students. You must have access to a computer or laptop with a camera, headset and internet connection.
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