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Diploma of Accounting

Study pathway:
  • Certificate IV in Accounting
  • Certificate III in Accounts Administration
DurationUp to 18 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeFNS50210
TAFE SA CodeTP00087
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfilesAccountantAccountant,  Financial Planner / Financial Investment AdvisersFinancial Planner / Financial Investment Advisers
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

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 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay Only
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay Only
Adelaide City Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTEvening Only
Gawler Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening
Mount Barker Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay & Evening
Mount Gambier Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening
Noarlunga Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay & Evening
Tea Tree Gully Closed Check StatusExternalPT 
Tea Tree Gully Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusFT & PTDay & Evening
Victor Harbor Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening
Victor Harbor Closed Check StatusExternalFT & PT 
Whyalla Closed Check StatusOn & Off CampusPTDay & Evening

Course Admission Requirements

any one of

Workplace Training ApplicationsWorkplace Training ApplicationsHelp…Help…

 Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time
Scheduled
 Gawler Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Mount Barker Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Mount Gambier Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Victor Harbor Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
 Whyalla Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Award - SATAC application process

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
7 core units: contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment; use business technology; write simple documents; process financial transactions and extract interim reports; administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers; perform financial calculations; work effectively in the financial services industry; plus 4 elective units.

Certificate IV in Accounting
9 core units: Prepare financial reports; Design and produce business documents; Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment; Process financial transactions and extract interim reports; Make decisions in a legal context; Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities; Set up and operate a computerised accounting system; Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks; Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry; plus 4 elective units.

Diploma of Accounting
6 core units: provide financial and business performance information; Prepare legally compliant tax returns for Individuals; Manage budgets and forecasts; Prepare financial reports for corporate entities; Implement and maintain internal control procedures; Provide management accounting information; plus 3 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Credit Transfer

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

Diploma of Accounting

Credit Gained
UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
Flinders UniversityBachelor of Commerce (Accounting)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Arts36 points 12 months Details
 Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability)36 points 12 months Details
University of AdelaideBachelor of Commerce (International Business)21 points  Details
 Bachelor of Commerce (Management)21 points  Details
 Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Finance)21 points  Details
 Bachelor of Commerce21 points  Details
 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)21 points  Details
 Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)21 points  Details

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions: