Diploma of Accounting
Course details
Overview
This qualification reflects professional 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
Careers
Management accountant, tax accountant, finance analyst, corporate accountant
Pathways
Advanced Diploma of Accounting, Business or Accounting Degree.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to undertake a Pre-Training Review to help confirm the course is suitable. Applicants must have access to a computer and the internet.
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent). FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports, FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers, FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (this unit is the equivalent version of BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports).
These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the following (or their equivalent):
FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | 50 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC521 | Provide financial and business performance information | 60 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC522 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals | 80 | $50.00 |
| FNSACC523 | Manage budgets and forecasts | 40 | $35.00 |
| FNSACC524 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | 70 | $50.00 |
| FNSACC526 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures | 40 | $45.00 |
| FNSACC527 | Provide management accounting information | 60 | $45.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | 60 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | 40 | $25.00 |
| FNSACC505 | Establish and maintain accounting information systems | 50 | $45.00 |
| FNSINC611 | Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry | 60 | $45.00 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | |
| Self-Funded | $6,520 |
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE, if you're eligible. Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See www.freetafe.vic.gov.au.
Concession for Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses applies only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 October | Mildura Campus | Part Time, Term 4, Online, Tuesday and Thursday, 6.30PM - 8.00PM |