Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
This version released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 2.0 Release 3 created to correct typographical error |
Release 2 |
This version released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 1.1 Release 2 created to correct typographical error |
Release 1 |
This Qualification first released with FNS Financial Services Training Package version 1.0 |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other 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 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 Implementation Guide Companion Volume 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. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the Board.
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 11
6 core units plus
5 elective units
The elective units consist of:
- 3 from the electives below.
Of the remaining 2 units:
- up to 2 may be from the electives
- up to 2 may be from Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core Units
FNSACC501 Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC502 Prepare tax documentation for individuals**
FNSACC503 Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC504* Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC506 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC507 Provide management accounting information
Elective Units
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships
FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC505 Establish and maintain accounting information systems
FNSACC601* Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities**
FNSACC607* Evaluate business performance
FNSFMK505 Comply with financial services legislation and industry codes of practice
FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
FNSORG505 Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements
FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections
FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in consumer and contract law***
FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trusts law***
FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law***
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
Unit in this qualification |
Prerequisite unit |
FNSACC504 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities |
FNSACC502 Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
FNSACC607 Evaluate business performance |
FNSACC501 Provide financial and business performance information |
** Units included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law:
FNSSS00008 Taxation law for tax agents Skill Set (Tax documentation) - FNSACC502 and FNSACC601
*** Units included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in commercial law: FNSSS00005 Commercial law for tax agent Skill Set
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting (Release 3) |
FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting (Release 2) |
Updated typographical error |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c7200cc8-0566-4f04-b76f-e89fd6f102fe