South West TAFE

FNS50222

Diploma of Accounting

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Improve your career prospects in your current accounting role, prepare for further studies or build on your existing accounting skills and maximise your employment opportunities in this field by completing specialist courses in tax, budgeting and financial performance and reporting.

By successfully completing SWTAFE’s vocational education qualifications in accounting you can meet the primary educational requirements for registered tax agent and BAS services set by the National Tax Practitioners Board.

Delivery mode

South West TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 193/197-205 Timor Street Warrnambool

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222) OR

4 units of competency listed below (or their 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 equivalent to BSBFIA401- Prepare financial reports)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $9,780 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with South West TAFE to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Enquire with South West TAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $9,780 $0 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Accounts Officer

An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...

Avg yearly income $75,400
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $74,880
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $79,976
Entry barriers Low

BAS Agent

BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $65,000
Entry barriers Low

About South West TAFE

South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region.

As the number 1 education and training provider in south-west Victoria, SWTAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future. Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.

We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.