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FNSSS00014

Accounting Principles Skill Set

Skill Set

Formalise or enhance your existing accounting and bookkeeping skills. You can also complete as a pre-requisite or partial prerequisite for higher-level study. 

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 27 Jan 2027 Duration: 6 months View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$3,755
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Course overview

This skill set is designed for workers in accounting and bookkeeping roles who want to formalise or enhance their existing skills. This course is also a prerequisite for the Diploma of Accounting.

In this course you will develop essential accounting skills including how to set up and operate computerised accounting systems, prepare financial reports, process financial transactions, extract interim reports, and administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers. You'll also develop practical skills including establishing and maintaining payroll systems, and completing business activity statements (BAS) and instalment activity statements.

Successful completion of this skill set is an entry requirement of the Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222). It will also equip you with a range of industry-relevant skills for entry-level accounting roles across a range of industries.

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Further study pathway

This skill set is an entry requirement of the Diploma of Accounting. Continue your studies with a diploma to increase your employment opportunities and earning potential.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete all units listed below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSACC321
    Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSACC321
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process routine financial documents, prepare journal entries, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare banking and reconcile financial receipts, and extract a trial balance and interim reports.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSACC322
    Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSACC322
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reconcile and monitor subsidiary accounts and ledgers in financial accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSACC418
    Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSACC418
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work autonomously and in teams to complete work activities relating to the provision of accounting and bookkeeping services.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSACC421
    Prepare financial reports
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSACC421
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Prepare financial reports

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSACC426
    Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSACC426
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, operate, and modify an integrated computerised accounting system. This involves processing transactions in the system, maintaining the system, producing reports, and ensuring system integrity.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Set up and operate computerised accounting systems

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSTPB411
    Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSTPB411
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports according to compliance requirements.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

  • UNIT CODE
  • FNSTPB412
    Establish and maintain payroll systems
    UNIT CODE :
    FNSTPB412
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for computerised systems.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Establish and maintain payroll systems
Ways to study
Choose your study location

  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
South Bank
On campus with some online
27 Jan 2027
6 months
Part time
  • Full fee: $3,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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South Bank

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

27 Jan 2027
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $3,755

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more


Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

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Accounting Principles Skill Set (FNSSS00014)

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Accounting Principles Skill Set

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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