Diploma of Accounting

FNS50222

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of 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 provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to 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, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Assistant Accountant

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Design and produce complex spreadsheets Core
Implement and maintain internal control procedures Core
Manage budgets and forecasts Core
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities Core
Prepare tax documentation for individuals Core
Provide financial and business performance information Core
Provide management accounting information Core
Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry Elective
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions Elective
Apply legal principles in commercial law when providing tax (financial) advice services Elective
Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law Elective
Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law Elective
Apply legal principles in property law Elective
Apply taxation requirements when providing tax (financial) advice services Elective
Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice Elective
Establish and maintain accounting information systems Elective
Evaluate business performance Elective
Identify and apply complex ethical decision making to workplace situations Elective
Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll Elective
Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll Elective
Interpret and use financial statistics and tools Elective
Lead effective workplace relationships Elective
Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities Elective
Prepare financial forecasts and projections Elective
Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements Elective
Process complex employee terminations in payroll Elective
Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll Elective
Process superannuation payments in payroll Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Accounting sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Bank Manager and Branch Manager

    ANZSCO 149914

    Manage the day to day operational activities of a bank branch, building society, credit union or other financial institution.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Accountant (General)

    ANZSCO 221111

    Provide financial advice and services for individuals or businesses.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Management Accountant

    ANZSCO 221112

    Management Accountants provide services relating to performance-based financial reporting, asset valuation, budgetary systems, cost management, pricing, forecasting and the strategic governance of organisations.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Taxation Accountant

    ANZSCO 221113

    Offer advice on taxation issues and prepare taxation returns.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Company Secretary

    ANZSCO 221211

    Company Secretaries plan, administer and review corporate compliance activities and effective practice concerning company board meetings and shareholdings, ensuring all business matters and transactions are managed and implemented as directed by the board.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Commodities Trader

    ANZSCO 222111

    Bring together buyers and sellers of commodities and help negotiate sales.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Accounts Clerk

    ANZSCO 551111

    Accounts Clerks monitor creditor and debtor accounts, and undertake related routine documentation. They may work in call centres.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Cost Clerk

    ANZSCO 551112

    Cost Clerks calculate and investigate the cost of wages, materials, overheads and other operating expenses.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Bookkeeper

    ANZSCO 551211

    Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and produce financial statements.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate III or IV

  • Taxation Inspector

    ANZSCO 599516

    Taxation Inspectors inspect and assess taxation returns to ensure compliance with government legislation, and investigate suspected breaches of taxation legislation.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Diploma of Accounting

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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