Diploma Of Accounting

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

Extend your existing accounting skills and maximise your employment opportunities in accounting

Course code

FNS50217

Delivery location

Dandenong, Berwick

Online

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International

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Length

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

Start dates

January, February, July 2022

• Read more about this course

  Reflecting existing practice and emerging trends in the finance industry, this program will provide you with readily transferable professional skills.
  Our experienced teachers are experts in the field and 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 you with credits for your studies into a Bachelor of Accounting, meaning you can complete your degree sooner.
  
  Chisholm Institute 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.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  FNSACC516	Implement and maintain internal control procedures
  FNSACC505	Establish and maintain accounting information systems
  FNSACC512	Prepare tax documentation for individuals
  FNSACC513	Manage budgets and forecasts
  FNSACC517	Provide management accounting information
  BSBITU402	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
  FNSFLT502	Facilitate customer awareness of the Australian financial system and markets
  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
  Possible job outcome	assistant accountant	financial controller accountant registered tax agent

• 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

  Applicants must have satisfactorily completed one of the following: FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set; FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent; or FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	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	$4148.00	$7960.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$45.00	$45.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$260	$260
  Payable	N/A	$4453.00	$8265.50
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	N/A	$305.00	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 you are eligible for a student loan, you can access up to $10,813 from 1 January, 2022 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 to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.