FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set +
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

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The FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set and FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting dual qualification is a gateway to accounting jobs in management of financial services and related industries. This dual course allows graduates to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform roles such as Tax Agents, Tax Agent assistant, Receivable Officers, Payroll Officers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations.
Completion of FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set is required first as it is comprised of 6 units that are pre-requisites prior to the commencement of the FNS50217 Diploma qualification. The units of competency in this skill set from the FNS Financial Services Training Package address the needs of individuals who apply knowledge of accounting principles to perform a range of analytical tasks in a variety of industries. If you are unsure about these requirements please contact us to get advice from our course advisor.
According to the Australian Government Job Outlook, accounting and finance roles are expected to grow strongly over the next 5 years as the demand for skilled financial and business advisors grows.
Graduates of this nationally recognised course will be able to proficiently complete complex accounting tasks, coordinate and evaluate their own work, whilst also providing guidance to others.
Graduates will also be able to complete skilled duties such as providing financial and business performance information, preparing tax documentation for individuals, managing budgets and forecasts, preparing financial reports for corporate entities, implementing and maintain internal control procedures, providing management accounting information, and more.
Australian College subscribes to the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and the Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA) on behalf of its students to provide access to a range of special benefits, including but not limited to:
- Industry and specialist resources
- Industry and expert support via the members only 'Helpline'
- Supervised workplace hours to fulfil the Tax Practitioners Board Requirements for BAS Agent Registration and other assessment requirements of the training package.
- Access to Professional Development (PD)
- Up to date industry information and requirements
We offer competitive rates to upskill your employees.
Course summary
FNS50217
Diploma of Accounting

- A combination of short answer questions and some extended responses
- Written tasks/written essay
- Scenario-based case study questions
- Practical workplace projects with product or software, documents or diagrams
- Role-play


Students get access to the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and the Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA).
Your ABN complimentary 3-month membership gives you access to the online resource centre that will save you time, will provide you with the help, support and information that you need, when you need it, so that you can make the right decisions.
Your ABA complimentary 3-month membership is included with your ABN membership and gives you recognition as a member of a professional association with relevant government bodies.
- Senior Financial Clerk
- Office Manager
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable Officer
- BAS Agent
"The Australian College tutors were very helpful and inspiring. Coming from various backgrounds, they offered industry relevant information, trends, and ideas 'outside the box' at a level of which I would otherwise not have had access.
They helped me to focus on the individual topics through the assignments and extract the most out of the course, making it directly relevant to the industry."
Marnie Bernard

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