Course Overview

About This Course

Enhance your career in accounting and finance with this high-level diploma qualification. This course will give you the essential knowledge and professional skills to work competently within the accounting, business, and finance sectors. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, accounting services are predicted to be a stable to strong growth area in Australia over the coming four years. This course is a recommended industry qualification for employment in this growing area. During this course you'll develop an advanced understanding of financial reporting, budget management and forecasting, income tax returns, and providing accurate accounting advice. You'll graduate with analytical skills and knowledge of current technologies, resources, accounting procedures and techniques. Successful completion of this course qualifies you work to in the business and finance sector and prepares you for further study at a tertiary level with great articulation opportunities with a range of universities.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee

Concession $8,250 · Subsidised $8,780 · Full fee $10,505

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check after applying (recommended benchmarks: English 4, Maths 4, Digital Technology 4). VET Student Loan applicants must meet Level 4 English and Maths.
Prerequisite units of competency (all required, 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.
These prerequisites may be satisfied via the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set, or by completing FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
No genuine international entry pathway is published on this course's own page; it is currently marketed to domestic students only (an international price for the Diploma stage exists only as part of a separate bundled Certificate III/IV + Diploma package).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Bookkeeper
Payroll Officer
Assistant Accountant
Accounts Administrator
BAS Agent

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

CPA / CA ANZ / IPA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units13 units

BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.

FNSACC521

Provide financial and business performance information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and report on a broad range of financial and business performance information. It involves assessing client needs, analysing data, and preparing advice.

FNSACC522

Prepare tax documentation for individuals

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare income tax returns for individuals in line with statutory requirements. It involves gathering and verifying data, calculating taxable income, and reviewing compliance requirements.

FNSACC523

Manage budgets and forecasts

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, document, and manage budgets and forecasts. It involves forecasting estimates and monitoring budgeted outcomes.

FNSACC524

Prepare financial reports for corporate entities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare financial reports for a corporate reporting entity according to statutory reporting requirements. This includes compiling and analysing data for the reports.

FNSACC526

Implement and maintain internal control procedures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review corporate governance requirements and implement and monitor internal control operating procedures.

FNSACC527

Provide management accounting information

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, record and analyse operating and cost data, prepare budget reports, and review costing system integrity to calculate and record the costs of products and services.

BSBLDR413

Lead effective workplace relationships

This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members.

FNSACC412

Prepare operational budgets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.

FNSACC413

Make decisions in a legal context

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make decisions, particularly those relating to compliance issues, in a legal context. It is intended to satisfy the requirement for a course of study in commercial law at an introductory or foundation level, covering Australian legal systems and processes.

FNSINC514

Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions

The unit applies to individuals who use ethical principles and apply ethical frameworks to decide on, carry out, and evaluate the effectiveness of a course of action in response to an ethical situation in their workplace.

FNSTPB411

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports according to compliance requirements.

FNSTPB412

Establish and maintain payroll systems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for computerised systems.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for the Diploma of Accounting at TAFE Queensland?

The Diploma of Accounting has three fee options: a Concession fee of $8,250 (for eligible students), a Subsidised fee of $8,780 (for eligible students under government-funded courses), and a Full Fee of $10,505. Students who have completed the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skills Set may have completed units that correspond towards the Diploma, potentially reducing the number of units required and the overall price, as prices are based on individual unit costs.

What are the prerequisite requirements to enrol in the Diploma of Accounting?

To be eligible to enrol, you must have successfully completed FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports, FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers, FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, and FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports (or their equivalents). These competencies may have been achieved through completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set or FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

What study modes are available for this course?

The Diploma of Accounting is offered in three study modes: On campus with some online at South Bank (full time, up to 4 days per week, 6 months duration); Online virtual classroom (part time, 2 x evening Zoom sessions per week, 18 months duration); and Online self-directed (part time, up to 2 units per intake over 12-week intakes, average duration of 17 months).

Can I use this diploma as a pathway to a university degree?

Yes. If you complete a TAFE Queensland diploma you can take advantage of diploma-to-degree pathway options. You can jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor's degree at some of Australia's top universities, graduating with two qualifications in the same time it would normally take to complete one, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Are there payment plan options available for this course?

Yes. TAFE Queensland offers multiple payment options including a payment plan for students who have difficulty paying the full cost upfront, upfront payment (either the full fee or the student contribution amount if eligible for a subsidy or concession), and a VET Student Loan with a cap of $12,858. Note that the Australian Government charges full fee-paying (non-subsidised) students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to their tuition fees, and a VET Student Loan is a debt that must be repaid.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantAssistant AccountantFinancial AnalystTax AccountantAuditor

Key Skills

Financial statement preparation and analysisManagement accounting and cost analysisCorporate and personal taxation under Australian lawAuditing and assurance proceduresFinancial modelling and forecasting

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