FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (BAS Agent Registration)

Overview

Mentor Education's FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting provides individuals two streams of study where focus can be directed to management accounting and reporting, requirements for registration as a BAS Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board or a combination of both (subject to additional units).

Who Should Enrol?

Mentor Education's FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (BAS Agent Registration) 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.

Course Entry Requirements

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

OR Completion of FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent

OR Completion of FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent

OR Completion of FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent.

Please contact a Mentor Education Course Adviser on 1300 306 146 if you have any queries regarding prerequisites required for this qualification.

In order for you to successfully complete this qualification, it is recommended that students have a strong grasp of computer/technical skills, MYOB installed on their computer, Microsoft Excel installed on their computer, access to a reliable high quality internet connection and literacy/numeracy skills.

Versions of MYOB are available for both Windows-based computers and Mac-based computers, however - it is recommended that students have access to a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Excel, making it easier to follow the Windows-based examples and instructions.

Course Outline

The total duration for the course is 12 months.

The course has been structured so that delivery will complement the training with step by step required skills and knowledge, providing the learner with an efficient delivery model from start to finish, ensuring each individual’s needs will be met with their specialisation award.

Assessment

Assessment may include:

• Examination
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Short answer questions
• Long Answer Questions
• Case Study and Scenario's
• Projects
• Presentations
• Research Tasks
• Role Play

Examples of activities that can be allocated to students included in self-directed hours may be:

• Set reading (textbook/workbook)
• Instructed research
• Self-directed research
• Webinars
• Forums

Association Membership

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.

Course Outcomes

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 (BAS Agent Registration) is a nationally recognised qualification from the Financial Services Training Package which complies with the Australian Qualifications Framework standard.