This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and guidance to others within defined guidelines.

Licensing/Regulatory InformationWork functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume 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. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the Board

Pathways Information

This qualification would provide a pathway into any Diploma level qualification in the Financial Services training package, based upon the electives chosen. Pathways InformationPathways into the qualification Preferred pathways for candidates entering this qualification include:Certificate IV in AccountingCertificate IV in Bookkeeping Pathways from the qualification A learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Advanced Diploma of Accounting would support career progression.