Diploma of Accounting

Course Code
FNS50210
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Deepening
Course Location
Warragul; Yallourn; GippsTAFE Academy (Traralgon)
Course Duration
Full Time: 6 months (if Certificate IV already completed)
Part Time: 1 year (if Certificate IV already completed)
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Full time; Part Time (Day); Part Time (Night); Flexible
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Part Time:
  • February 2012
  • Ongoing
Enquiries
Enquiries for all campuses
Phone: (03) 5622 8500
Fax: 1300 094 661
Email: warrecept@gippstafe.edu.au
Post: PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

Take your career to the next level by learning advanced accounting concepts. This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries.

It contributes to, but does not encompass educational requirements for providing Tax agent services.

Persons providing a Tax agent service must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board and meet educational and other requirements for registration, including a designated period of experience. This information should be sourced directly from the Tax Practitioners Board. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

This course may lead to employment in a professional accounting job role with duties such as:
  • Completing BAS and other office taxes
  • Preparing or lodging an approval form about taxpayers liability
  • Obligations or entitlements under a taxation law
  • Giving taxpayers advice to satisfy taxation obligations and/or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to a taxation law

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of the 9 core units from FNS40610, Certificate IV in Accounting or
  • Completion of the 10 core units from FNS40604, Certificate IV in Accounting
  • RPL in either of these qualifications is recognised as entry requirements to the Diploma of Accounting

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Opportunities For Further Study

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

 
Unit Code Unit Name
Core Units
FNSACC501A
 Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC502A
 Prepare income tax returns for individuals
FNSACC503A
 Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC504A
 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC506A
 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC507A
 Provide management accounting information
Elective Units
BSBITU402A  
 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
PSPPROC502A  
 Establish contract management arrangements
FNSACC603A  
 Implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance