North Regional TAFE
2 Years
Advance your finance career with comprehensive training in financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, and accounting software. This 2-year diploma prepares you for professional accreditation and roles as an accountant, bookkeeper, or tax agent.
Prior to commencing, you must have completed foundational accounting units of competency or equivalent qualifications such as the Accounting Principles Skill Set or Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. You should have substantial experience using computers and the internet for tasks like creating, saving, and uploading documents in Word and Excel. You need a reliable internet connection, a computer with webcam, microphone, speaker and multiple screens (tablets and single-screen laptops are not suitable), and must be available for weekly Wednesday tutorials at 10:00am-11:00am plus approximately 10 hours per week for self-directed study.
The diploma covers core accounting competencies including designing complex spreadsheets, providing financial and business performance information, preparing tax documentation for individuals, managing budgets and forecasts, preparing financial reports for corporate entities, implementing and maintaining internal control procedures, and providing management accounting information. Elective units allow specialization in areas such as leading effective workplace relationships, ethical decision-making in workplace situations, completing business activity and instalment activity statements, and establishing and maintaining payroll systems. All units are delivered through scheduled online tutorials and self-directed learning, with practical application using industry-standard accounting software.
North Regional TAFE is a recognized training provider (RTO Code: 52788) offering government-funded vocational education across Western Australia's Kimberley and Pilbara regions. The Diploma of Accounting includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, directly supporting registration as a tax agent. The provider offers flexible online delivery with strong student support through scheduled tutorials and the ability to integrate workplace documents into coursework for practical, real-world learning.
Upon completion, this diploma prepares you for professional accreditation with the Institute of Public Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians. Career opportunities include roles as an accountant, bookkeeper, financial services manager, or tax agent. The qualification provides a solid foundation for ongoing career growth in finance and accounting, and offers a recognized pathway into university for further studies such as a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce. Your expertise in financial analysis, taxation, and accounting software will be valued across diverse industries.
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