Course Outline
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition, including tax agents, accounts managers and business analysts; and to employees performing a range of accounts management tasks for organisations in a range of industries. At this level, individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements.
Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide 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, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent.
Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
This qualification provides participants with the skills to obtain occupational positions such as:
- registered tax agent
- financial controller
- accountant
Course code | FNS60222 |
Start date | Please contact the admissions team for further information.Intake Dates are listed below
International Students: +613 9450 0500 Local Students: 131389 |
Delivery mode | classroom-based |
Duration | International – 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
Domestic – 52 weeks approximately (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements) |
Entry Requirements
RTO requirements
Domestic students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and spoken English skills. You will be required to complete a Language Literacy, Numeracy test paper as part of an enrolment interview.
Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment.
International Students
The entry requirements for international students:
- Must be 18 years old or over
- Completed year 11 or equivalent
- Minimum score of 5.5 – IELTS, 46 – TOEFL, 42 – PTE, 47 CAE score or equivalent
Training Package
Completion of both FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set and FNSSS00015 Advanced Accounting Principles Skill Set;
OR
Completion of FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting
OR
Completion of FNS50217 or FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting.
Duration
Domestic – 52 weeks approximately (may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements)
** Please note: duration in weeks may vary dependent upon the amount of contact days per week.
Pathways
PATHWAYS FROM THE QUALIFICATION
Further training pathways from this qualification include:
- Bachelor of Accounting
EMPLOYMENT OR OCCUPATIONAL PATHWAY
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- registered tax agent
- financial controller
- accountant
Units of study
3 core units plus 11 elective units.
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
CORE | |
FNSACC634 | Monitor corporate governance activities |
FNSINC611 | Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry |
FNSINC612 | Interpret and use financial statistics and tools |
ELECTIVES | |
FNSACC601 | Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities |
FNSACC602 | Audit and report on financial systems and records |
FNSACC603 | Implement tax plans and evaluate tax obligations |
FNSACC605 | Implement organizational improvement programs |
FNSACC606 | Conduct internal audit |
FNSACC608 | Evaluate the organization’s financial performance |
FNSACC609 | Evaluate financial risk |
FNSACC610 | Develop and implement financial strategies |
FNSACC611 | Implement an insolvency program |
FNSINC513 | Identify situations requiring complex ethical decision making |
FNSACC613 | Prepare and analyse management accounting information |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.
Assessment Methods
MITT uses a range of assessment methods which may include:
- Written assessment (open book)
- Projects
- Case study
- Observation
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway.
For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.
Students not achieving competency in any assessment will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of MITT’s reassessment policy.
RPL/Credit Transfer
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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