Diploma of Accounting

About this Qualification

During the course of your studies, you'll learn how to establish and operate a computerised accounting system, prepare and maintain financial reports, manage budgets and forecasts, prepare income tax returns and establish business networks. The Diploma of Accounting also includes a competency that is part of the requirements for registration as a BAS agent.

Course Suitability

The job roles that may suit this course include:

Assistant Accountants

Office Managers

Administration Managers

Budget Officers.

Enrolment Options

The qualification is also available for individual students to enrol on a private basis.

Employers can also directly enrol staff.

Course Duration

The qualification is timetabled to be completed in one year over a 52 week period, with students required to mail assignments to the College at regular intervals.

Regular study of approximately 4 hours per week, in conjunction with on-the-job practice of the skills covered in the course would normally be required to successfully complete this qualification.

Students can complete as early as they like – as they study at their own pace.

Enrol at any time as the College has continuous courses all year round.

Course Benefits

The Diploma of Accounting will provide you with work ready skills needed for middle and upper- level accounting jobs and provide a foundation for career mobility.

As an accounting graduate you will find career opportunities in a wide variety of industries from public accounting, property, business services, manufacturing, banking, insurance, Government departments and not-for-profit organisations. With increasing regulation and business reliance on sound financial information, opportunities for qualified accountants are predicted to grow.

Course Subjects

The qualification includes the following modules:

Prepare Financial Reports

Business Tax Requirements

Budgeting

Management Accounting 

Maintain a Payroll System

There are no additional modules required to complete the qualification unless Maintain a Payroll System has previously been completed - in which case it can be substituted.

College Trainers and Materials

Each student will have a dedicated College Training Manager to provide immediate assistance and support.

The College Trainers all have “real life” experience in the areas that they train in, and so have the expertise and skills to provide effective student and employer support.

The course materials are delivered in separate “modules” or workbooks. Each module concentrates on a specific theme, and may cover a number of “units of competency” (these are the “national standards” that apply to the qualification).

The College course material is easy to read and understand and is kept up to date with current business practices and relevant legislation.

Students are issued a Course Folder to keep their course material organised.

Course Delivery

Workbook modules are designed so that students can use small periods of time to “study”. This makes the course achievable even in a busy office – with small periods of time being able to be used effectively.

Entry Requirements

Students need to have completed Certificate in Accounting

Qualification & Career Pathway

This is a formal qualification recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications framework. After completion of this qualification you may wish to continue into Advanced Diploma or University Studies.