Diploma Of Accounting

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

Build on your existing accounting skills and maximise your employment opportunities in this field

Course code

FNS50217

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston, Off Campus Delivery, Berwick

Online

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International

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Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 1 year.

Start dates

Weeks commencing 11 Feb, 22 Jul and off campus ongoing dates

• Read more about this course

  The program reflects both existing practice and emerging trends in the finance industry, providing you with readily transferable professional skills. Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practical study and simulated work situations. Assessment is progressive throughout the program.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as assistant accountant, bookkeeper or BAS agent in a broad range of organisations. Once complete, this qualification will provide a guaranteed pathway into Chisholm’s Bachelor of Accounting (La Trobe Partnership). And you’ll be able to gain credit for your studies, which means you’ll complete your degree sooner.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Sample study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  FNSACC512	Prepare tax documentation for individuals
  FNSACC516	Implement and maintain internal control procedures
  FNSACC505	Establish and maintain accounting information systems
  FNSFLT502	Facilitate customer awareness of the Australian financial system and markets
  FNSACC513	Manage budgets and forecasts
  FNSACC517	Provide management accounting information
  BSBITU402	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
  FNSACC511	Provide financial and business performance information
  FNSACC514	Prepare financial reports for corporate entities

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Accounting	Advanced Diploma Of Accounting	Bachelor Of Accounting
  Possible job outcome	assistant accountant	registered tax agent financial controller accountant	financial planner investment advisor auditor market analyst

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Completion of either FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting (or equivalent) OR FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping (or equivalent). Alternatively completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$3690.50	$6618.50
  Total course materials fee (GST inc)	N/A	$45.00	$45.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$240	$240
  Payable	N/A	$3975.50	$6903.50
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	N/A	$285.00	N/A

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  At Chisholm, you can get a VET Student Loan to help you pay for all or part of the tuition fees for this course. VET student loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. VET student loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid. Find out more about how a VET Student Loan can help you study now and pay later.

  If eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $5,171 to help cover the tuition fees for this course.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.