FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting qualification.

Mentor Education’s FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting is a nationally recognised qualification from the Financial Services Training Package which complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework standard.

Mentor Education's FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting is suitable for professionals currently in industry in a bookkeeping or accounting role, looking to validate their existing skills and knowledge with a formal qualification. It is also suitable for those seeking to enter the industry in an accounting role in the future.

Students can also complete the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (Pathway) qualification if the below course entry requirements cannot be met. Click here for further information.

Completion of the following units, or their equivalent, which constitute the requirements for the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set:

FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports

After enrolling into this program, you will be have the option to receive student membership with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and/or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and free of charge.

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers student membership
You will have the option to receive a complimentary Student Membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, valued at $120. This entitles you to the following services with the ICB:

specialised student newsletter keeping you up to date with changes in the industry,
student resources to assist you in learning more about working as a bookkeeper; and
network meetings with industry professionals
Institute of Public Accountants student membership
As part of your Institute of Public Accountants student membership you will have access to the following benefits:

Access to IPA's online Magazine Our Public Accountant Digital Hub
Introductions to popular IPA Discussion Groups, held all over Australia, with top speakers on a range of subjects
Invitations to events and networking forums with top accounting and finance leaders
Once you have completed your studies you will have a chance to upgrade your student membership to become a Graduate Associate of the IPA.