Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
6-12 months full-time, 12-18 months part-time
Master accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals including financial statement preparation, payroll management, and BAS agent responsibilities. Ideal for aspiring bookkeepers, accounts administrators, and those seeking BAS agent registration with industry-recognised credentials.
While there are no formal entry requirements, the preferred pathway is completion of Certificate III in Accounts Administration or other relevant qualification. All students must demonstrate appropriate language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills at this qualification level. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation will identify any areas where additional support may be needed. Students require 24/7 access to CDU's online learning platform Learnline and must purchase required textbooks.
The course comprises 13 units of competency: 10 core units and 3 elective units totalling 580-675 nominal hours. Core units include: Design and produce spreadsheets, Process financial transactions and extract interim reports, Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers, Prepare operational budgets, Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities, Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, Prepare financial reports, Set up and operate computerised accounting systems, Complete business activity and instalment activity statements, and Establish and maintain payroll systems. Elective units allow selection from options including Write simple documents, Design and produce business documents, Deliver and monitor a service to customers, Maintain inventory records, Manage personal and professional development, and Perform financial calculations.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider offering industry-ready skills and experience. Students benefit from expert lecturers and industry professionals, access to first-class facilities, and recognition of prior learning to qualify faster. CDU provides flexible study options including online, on-campus, and blended delivery modes, with a people-first approach to learning that supports work-life-study balance.
Graduates can pursue careers as accounts administrators, accounts clerks, accounts payable officers, accounts receivable officers, bookkeepers, debtors clerks, or payroll officers. The qualification meets TPB education requirements for BAS agent registration, opening pathways to self-employment or specialised roles. Further training opportunities include progression to the Diploma of Accounting, with advanced standing available for Bachelor degree studies in related fields.
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