The Diploma in Accounting will give you the skills to provide professional financial services boosting your job prospects and establishing a career pathway into all industries.

You will learn how to prepare tax returns, provide financial and business performance information, prepare financial statements and analyse and present research information. 

On completion you can continue on to study the Advanced Diploma of Accounting, which can be linked to a business degree in accounting.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and St Albans
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Workplace
• Course code:
  FNS50210
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• assistant accountant
• bookkeeper
• office manager
• administration manager
• budget officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The Diploma of Accounting course is perfect for those wishing to gain employment in accounting job roles with duties such as preparing tax returns, providing financial and business performance information, preparing financial statements, analyzing and presenting research information and providing management information. The Diploma in Accounting will give you the skills to provide professional financial services boosting your job prospects and establishing a career pathway into all industries.

• Provide Financial and Business Performance Information

  Unit code

  FNSACC501A

• Analyse and Present Research Information

  Unit code

  BSBRES401A

• Manage Budgets and Forecasts

  Unit code

  FNSACC503A

• Provide Management Accounting Information

  Unit code

  FNSACC507A

• Prepare Financial Reports for Corporate Entities

  Unit code

  FNSACC504A

• Implement and Maintain Internal Control Procedures

  Unit code

  FNSACC506A

• Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets

  Unit code

  BSBITU402A

• Interpret and Use Financial Statistics and Tools

  Unit code

  FNSINC602A

• Prepare Income Tax Returns for Individuals

  Unit code

  FNSACC502A

To successfully complete this qualification students must complete 9 units; 6 core plus 3 electives.

• TAFE: NA
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent. Students will enter from the Certificate IV in Accounting.
• International: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Mature: Relevant industry experience or completion of relevant qualification.