FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (Pathway)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the Nationally Recognised FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting qualification and the Nationally Recognised Accounting Principles Skillset (FNSSS00014) Statement of Attainment.

Mentor Education’s FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (Pathway) 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 (Pathway) is suitable for candidates currently working in bookkeeping and accounting roles who are seeking a formal qualification to enhance and confirm their existing knowledge and skills.

This is an open entry course with no pre-requisite qualifications. In order for you to successfully complete this course, it is recommended that you have strong literacy and numeracy skills and have some practical bookkeeping and accounting experience either gained on the job or through previous studies.

Students may wish to undertake the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS50217) qualification prior to completing this course if they have limited formal on the job career experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

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.