Diploma of Accounting

The Diploma of Accounting is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals looking to work in professional accounting roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries

The Diploma of Accounting is also the entry-level qualification necessary to apply to register as a tax agent through Item 203 as outlined in the TASR. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

On successful completion of this program, students will have gained valuable skills and knowledge to apply to a multitude of roles and industries as well as establish a pathway to higher education.

About the course:

This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

Licensing/Regulatory Information:

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent.

Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.