FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

Formal recognition for accounting job roles including tax agents, accounts payable and receivable officers, and payroll service providers who apply solutions to complex problems and provide guidance to others.

Overview

Turn years of hands-on accounting experience into the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting, a nationally recognised qualification reflecting accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers and payroll service providers. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your experience applying solutions to complex accounting problems and analysing information from a variety of sources to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation and commercial law.

Career Opportunities

Assistant Accountant

Performs fixed asset accounting, cash management, bank reconciliations and taxation work including FBT, BAS and annual company tax returns.

Finance Sector Supervisor

Promotes customer financial services, manages financial operations, monitors compliance and leads a team in a financial services branch.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Industry RecognitionFormal recognition of the complex problem-solving and reporting skills you have already developed working in accounting.

Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as the Advanced Diploma of Accounting, or into a senior accounting role.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology

RTO Code: 41138

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Financial reports, reconciliations or budgets you have prepared
Business or instalment activity statements you have prepared or lodged
Payroll, accounts payable or accounts receivable records you have processed
Compliance, taxation or regulatory documentation you have completed
Records showing you have supervised or coordinated the work of others in a finance role
Financial system, software or process improvements you have implemented
Client or employer correspondence confirming your financial services responsibilities
Audit, review or year-end adjustment records you have prepared

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real workplace showing you performing financial services tasks
You clearly visible carrying out accounting, bookkeeping or finance tasks in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing you performing financial services tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

215,500Employed

42Median Age

5,800Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$2,003Median per week

$104,156Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Diploma of Accounting through RPL instead of studying full-time?

Yes, if you've been doing accounting work already, RPL lets an RTO assess your real experience against the qualification's requirements rather than putting you through a full course from the start. It's still a formal assessment — you need solid evidence that shows your skills match what the Diploma covers.

What kind of proof do I need for RPL as an accountant?

You'll need documents like financial reports, reconciliations or budgets you've prepared, BAS or instalment activity statements you've lodged, and payroll or accounts records you've managed. The stronger and more varied this evidence, the easier it is for the assessor to confirm your skills against each unit in the Diploma.

Is an RPL Diploma of Accounting the same as one from a college?

Yes, it's the same AQF-registered Diploma of Accounting, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO regardless of the pathway. RPL doesn't change what's printed on the qualification — it's simply a different way of proving you meet the standard.

What roles can this Diploma lead to?

This qualification supports roles like Assistant Accountant, where you handle fixed asset accounting, cash management, bank reconciliations and tax work including FBT and BAS, or Finance Sector Supervisor roles overseeing financial operations. It's a solid step up if you're already working in accounts and want your experience formally recognised at Diploma level.

Secure your status as a certified accounting professional today

Turn your accounting experience into a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.