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VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
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Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.
Payroll Officer
Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing t...
Accounts Officer
An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...
Bookkeeper
A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expen...
Accounts Receivable Officer
An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part...
Assistant Accountant
An Assistant Accountant works as part of a financial team to help manage the financial accounts of a small or large business. You might perform adm...
BAS Agent
BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...
Accounts Clerk
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
Government Accountant
A Government Accountant oversees financial matters for a government department or agency. You might manage financial systems and process accounts p...
Credit Controller
A Credit Controller coordinates the processing of loan applications for prospective borrowers. You might work for a bank, a building society or for...
Internal Auditor
An Internal Auditor examines and evaluates the financial information of a business or organisation. You might gather relevant financial data and in...
Asset Manager
An Asset Manager oversees investment portfolios to maximise returns for clients. You might work in financial institutions, investment firms, or rea...
Business Services Accountant
A Business Services Accountant carries out financial management duties for a range of businesses, usually focusing on taxation issues. You might pr...
Company Accountant
A Company Accountant oversees financial management for a large business or organisation. You’ll handle company budgets and ensure all financial acc...
Trust Accountant
A Trust Accountant manages the financial records of a trust account. You’ll oversee payments and other transactions and prepare necessary financial...
Financial Accountant
A Financial Accountant coordinates accounts for a large business or organisation. You’ll manage financial operations across all departments and pre...
Group Accountant
A Group Accountant manages financial accounts for large organisations that have smaller companies within them. You’ll oversee accounting operations...
Fund Accountant
A Fund Accountant manages the financial activities of an investment portfolio or fund. You might monitor financial transactions and analyse the fun...
Tax Adviser
A Tax Adviser provides expert advice on tax matters to individuals and businesses. You might work in an accounting firm, corporate office, or as an...
Systems Accountant
A Systems Accountant oversees financial systems for a large business or organisation. You’ll make sure systems operate efficiently and work with co...
Accounting Clerk
An Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the financial operations of an organisation by managing various accounting tasks and ensuring acc...
Tax Auditor
A Tax Auditor examines financial records to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. You might work for the Australian Taxation Office or a...
Corporate Accountant
A Corporate Accountant manages and oversees financial operations within a company, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information....
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