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Diploma of Accounting

National ID: FNS50222 | State ID: BHX1

Accounting is the language of practical business life

This latest version of the Diploma of Accounting course will help you build on the skills you have gained in the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Accounting is crucial to the financial health of every business and getting skilled in the profession is a pathway to unlocking huge job potential, with this vital industry predicted to have stable to strong employment growth.

In this course youll be guided by our expert team of lecturers as you further build on your accounting skillset and become trained in areas such as managing budgets and forecasts for businesses, preparing tax returns, producing financial reports and processing payroll transactions, whilst becoming proficient in using industry current accounting software .

The course is ideal as an entry point into financial services if youre just beginning a career in the accounting field, or if you wish to elevate your current experience to gain higher skills and rise to more senior positions. This nationally recognised diploma is recognised by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and on completion of the course with passes in prescribed taxation units, youll be eligible to pursue further study to be recognised as a Registered Tax Agent with the TPB.

Gain these skills

  • Manage budgets and forecasts
  • Produce and analyse financial reports
  • Prepare tax returns
  • Provide financial and business performance information

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Accounts Clerk | Assistant Accountant | Accounting Manager | Financial Administration Officer | Bookkeeper | Payroll Clerk/Manager | Payroll Officer | Senior Payroll Officer

Further Study Option(s)

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Course overview

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Perth

Duration: One semester

Competitive: No

Selection criteria: No selection criteria

Location Duration Competitive Selection criteria
Perth One semester No No selection criteria
Last updated on September 3, 2025