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.
You'll gain practical “work ready skills” using the latest office, accounting and bookkeeping software (including MS Office, MYOB and Xero) in a paperless cloud-based environment.
This course can be completed in a variety of delivery modes, including online/flexible/self-paced, group sessions or as a traineeship. All modes of delivery are fully supported by email or Zoom.
This is a nationally recognised qualification. Our units are not approved by the Tax Practitioners Board for BAS agent or tax agent registration.
Units of competency
Core Units (7)
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
FNSACC521 Provide financial and business performance information
FNSACC522 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC523 Manage budgets and forecasts
FNSACC524 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC526 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC527 Provide management accounting information
Elective Units (4)
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law
FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law
To complete this course, you will need a minimum of 605 hours.
Career Pathways
After completing the Diploma of Accounting, you can move into a variety of positions in the financial services industry, including, but not limited to, bookkeeper, assistant accountant or office manager. This qualification provides a direct pathway into the Advanced Diploma of Accounting or further tertiary study.
Cost
$2,500 (100% Online) | $3,000 (Mixed Delivery) | $5,137 (Face-to-face)
VETiS students: see the VETiS Student Handbook for fees.
Your Instructor
Angela McGuinness
Angela has accumulated 41+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry, working with large organisations including Woodside, the State Government and BHP Billiton. She has personally established several successful businesses, including The BAS Agency Pty Ltd, which continues to deliver accounting and business services to a wide range of clients.

