The Diploma of Accounting is suitable for students seeking professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries such as Financial Clerk or Assistant Accountant. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law. Students will learn how to prepare financial reports, tax documentation, budgets and payroll while implementing internal control policies and procedures.
Entry requirements for the Diploma of Accounting vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Diploma of Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.
Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing t...
An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...
A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expen...
An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part...
An Assistant Accountant works as part of a financial team to help manage the financial accounts of a small or large business. You might perform adm...
BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...
Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs) manage and oversee financial operations for individuals and businesses. You might work in various settings,...
Chartered Accountants manage and oversee financial matters for businesses and individuals. You might work in accounting firms, corporations, or gov...
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