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Accounting is the language of practical business life
This course builds on the Certificate IV in Accounting and provides you with skills in creating manual and computerised summaries of the financial transactions of an organisation.
Keen to get started? We offer this course on campus and online.
- Manage budgets and forecasts
- Produce and analyse financial reports
- Prepare tax returns
- Provide financial and business performance information
I have the following attributes:
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong organisational and record keeping skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
Some of our Online courses can be done completely online. However, some of the courses require a practical component or assessment that can't be done online, and some may be a mix of online and on campus learning. We’ll let you know what's required for your course. For all the details and a full list of Online courses, check out the Online study and application(opens in a new tab) page.
Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set; or completion of FNS40217 Certificate IV Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent.
On campus delivery
When you study full-time, classes are delivered over three days on campus per week, from 9:00 - 5:00 pm plus a combined (online and on campus) session, from 9:00 - 11:00 am.
As well as the in-class component, approximately five hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, is recommended, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.
Online delivery
Online delivery provides you with the opportunity to extend the time taken to complete the qualification, giving you greater flexibility to meet your other commitments and control the amount of learning you undertake. For example:
To complete the course within one year, you will need to:
- Attend regularly to scheduled online sessions
- Spend 10 - 12 hours per week individual study
- Complete 6 - 7 units per semester (6 months)
There will be Collaborate sessions to participate in plus self paced learning and there may also be some on campus assessments.
Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.
This course is six months (1 semester) full time, or up to one year (2 semesters) online after completion of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping .
When studying this course, if you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.
On your first day you should bring your North Metropolitan TAFE confirmation of enrolment, your student ID and stationery (pen and exercise book).
As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text, course book/s, software and you will need to pay for stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.
- Accounts Clerk | Assistant Accountant | Accounting Manager
- Financial Administration Officer | Bookkeeper
- Payroll Officer | Senior Payroll Officer
Other job titles may include:
- Finance Sector Supervisor
- Senior Financial Clerk
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Successful completion of this Diploma of Accounting will meet university minimum entry requirements and you may also gain credits for relevant study.
Study options and next steps
Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.
Semester 1, 2023
Perth - On Campus
| Duration | 1 Semester | ||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2022. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Perth - Online
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||
| When | Semester 1, 2023 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | Online | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2022. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2022
Perth - Online - Term 4 Intake
| Duration | 2 Semesters | ||||||||
| When | Semester 2, 2022 | ||||||||
| Where | Perth | ||||||||
| How | Online | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis in 2022. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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