Crunch the numbers with a career as an accountant.
Are you detail-oriented, organised and enjoy working in a structured environment? A career in numbers could be right for you.
The Diploma of Accounting prepares you for a career as an accountant/bookkeeper, financial services manager or tax agent. Once completed, you will qualify to be accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians.
Throughout this course, you will learn how to prepare financial and tax documents, plan, budget and forecast, and review accounting controls and processes. You will learn in a simulated workplace environment and be assessed using real-life scenarios and organisational policies and procedures. If you are currently working in this field, you will have the option to use your own workplace documents for training and assessment.
An updated version of this qualification is being introduced in 2023. As we are committed to providing you with industry ready qualifications, new students will be enrolled into the latest version.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Planning administrative systems
- Establishing working relationships
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Preparing financial reports
- Preparing tax documentation
- Reviewing internal accounting controls and processes
- Provision of accounting information to management
- You are detail-oriented and organised
- You enjoy working with numbers
- You like working in a structured environment
- You are a natural leader
You are expected to undertake 10 hours of study per week when completing this course over a 14-month period. The training delivery will include a combination of self-paced study, tutorials and individual assessments.
This course has been designed to fit flexibly around your individual work commitments, providing sufficient time to trial, evaluate and improve on the skills and knowledge you are developing.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
- Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set OR completion of Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent
- Computerised accounting skills
- Understanding of setting up and processing payroll and BAS
- Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| FNSACC511 | Provide financial and business performance information |
| FNSACC512 | Prepare tax documentation for individuals |
| FNSACC513 | Manage budgets and forecasts |
| FNSACC514 | Prepare financial reports for corporate entities |
| FNSACC516 | Implement and maintain internal control procedures |
| FNSACC517 | Provide management accounting information |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets |
| FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain payroll systems |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Accountant/bookkeeper
- Financial services manager
- Tax agent
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting (external)
- University studies, such as a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce
On campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$3,155.55 |
$181.15 |
$3,375.70 |
|
Concession |
$3,155.55 |
$181.15 |
$3,375.70 |
Online
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$3,155.55 |
$181.15 |
$3,375.70 |
|
Concession |
$3,155.55 |
$181.15 |
$3,375.70 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 1 year |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Pundulmurra Campus |
Online
| Duration | 1 year |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |