FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set is an excellent option for students who have a desire to pathway to a higher accounting qualification. It is an entry requirement of FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting. Two units from FNSSS00014 FNSACC321 & FNSACC418 are credited towards FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting. This course is relevant to: Bookkeepers wishing to undertake formal qualification, Those working in accounting support roles who wish to enhance their current skills and knowledge, Mature age students with a desire to work in the financial services industry, School leavers.
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in various roles in many different industries. Industries from farming to retail to engineering to government and everything in between are required to keep financial records by law. This makes the scope of employment very broad for those who have accounting studies behind them. Some examples of job roles include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll officer, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, BAS Agent.
Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping, Diploma of Accounting, Advanced Diploma of Accounting, Bachelor
Flexible - Students will undertake self-paced learning in their own time and location.
Each student will undertake a Pre-Training Review to determine individual student needs, their ACSF core skills profile and suitability to this course. In addition to the Pre-training review, the students will need to participate in a one on one interview with one of the accounting teachers. The results of the Pre-Training Review and interview will be known before the student commences in training and will be used to determine the suitability and appropriateness of the course to the student's needs – refer Pre-Training Review Procedure. All students are required to have computer and internet access, SuniTAFE provides student access to computers and internet through the Library.
6 Months
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | 60 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | 40 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | 40 | $25.00 |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports | 50 | $45.00 |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | 80 | $40.00 |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | 50 | $45.00 |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | 45 | $55.00 |
| 2026 | |
| Self-Funded | $3,101 |
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Flexible |
