TAFE SA
36 months
Master accounting, taxation, and financial management through this comprehensive 36-month diploma designed for career changers and aspiring finance professionals. Delivered flexibly online and part-time, this TAFE SA qualification prepares you to work as a licensed bookkeeper, accountant, or tax agent across diverse industries.
You must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) before starting. TAFE SA recommends having either a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNSSS00014) or Accounting Principles Skill Set prior to enrollment. If you do not hold the 4 entry units or equivalent competencies, you will complete these as part of the Diploma at an additional cost. Access to a computer with internet connection is required for online and blended delivery.
The Diploma comprises 7 core units and 4 elective units covering essential accounting competencies. Core units include: Design and produce complex spreadsheets, Implement and maintain internal control procedures, Manage budgets and forecasts, Prepare financial reports for corporate entities, Prepare tax documentation for individuals, Provide financial and business performance information, and Provide management accounting information. Elective units allow specialization in areas such as economic principles in financial services, legal principles in contract and consumer law, corporations and trust law, payroll systems, tax documentation for legal entities, and computerised accounting systems. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in financial reporting, BAS statements, and payroll administration.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider with strong industry connections and a proven track record of graduate satisfaction. With 90% of TAFE SA graduates satisfied with training quality and 87% recommending their courses, the institution delivers job-ready qualifications. Educators bring real-world industry experience, ensuring curriculum relevance. TAFE SA offers flexible delivery options including online and blended learning, accommodating working professionals. Graduates receive guaranteed entry with credit into connected university programs, providing clear pathways for further study.
Graduates can pursue diverse career paths across private business, government, consulting, and non-profit sectors. The qualification opens doors to self-employment as a registered BAS agent or licensed tax agent, or employment in accounting departments of organizations of all sizes. With automation handling routine tasks, accounting professionals focus on strategic financial analysis and advisory roles. Career advancement opportunities include progression to senior accounting positions, financial management roles, or further study in commerce and business degrees. The Tax Practitioner Board approval enables registration as a tax agent, expanding professional opportunities.
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