Upgrade your skills and knowledge with this high-level course. This qualification is perfect for people seeking employment in accounting, business, and finance.
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
Subsidised | $3,905 - $6,985 |
Concession | $3,465 - $6,645 |
Full fee | $5,350 - $8,560 |
Enhance your career in accounting and finance with this high-level diploma qualification. This course will give you the essential knowledge and professional skills to work competently within the accounting, business, and finance sectors.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, accounting services are predicted to be a stable to strong growth area in Australia over the coming four years. This course is a recommended industry qualification for employment in this growing area.
During this course you'll develop an advanced understanding of financial reporting, budget management and forecasting, income tax returns, and providing accurate accounting advice. You'll graduate with analytical skills and knowledge of current technologies, resources, accounting procedures and techniques.
Successful completion of this course qualifies you work to in the business and finance sector and prepares you for further study at a tertiary level with great articulation opportunities with a range of universities.
If you complete a TAFE Queensland diploma you can take advantage of our diploma-to-degree pathway options. Get in the fast lane and jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor’s degree at some of Australia’s top universities. You’ll graduate with two qualifications in the same time it would normally take to complete one, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
TAFE Queensland offers various avenues for students to access high-quality, industry-relevant education and training. We understand that not everyone's circumstances are they same, so we design our courses to fit busy schedules.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
Up to 2 units can be brought across by completing one of the courses that are a prerequisite for this course:
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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FNSACC511Provide financial and business performance informationUnit code: FNSACC511 |
Provide financial and business performance information | |
FNSACC512Prepare tax documentation for individualsUnit code: FNSACC512 |
Prepare tax documentation for individuals | |
FNSACC513Manage budgets and forecastsUnit code: FNSACC513 |
Manage budgets and forecasts | |
FNSACC514Prepare financial reports for corporate entitiesUnit code: FNSACC514 |
Prepare financial reports for corporate entities | |
FNSACC516Implement and maintain internal control proceduresUnit code: FNSACC516 |
Implement and maintain internal control procedures | |
FNSACC517Provide management accounting informationUnit code: FNSACC517 |
Provide management accounting information |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
BSBITU402Develop and use complex spreadsheetsUnit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents. |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets | |
FNSACC408Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industryUnit code: FNSACC408 |
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | |
FNSACC412Prepare operational budgetsUnit code: FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets | |
FNSACC414Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entitiesUnit code: FNSACC414 |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | |
FNSINC504Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisionsUnit code: FNSINC504 |
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
BSBITU402Develop and use complex spreadsheetsUnit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents. |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets | |
FNSACC408Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industryUnit code: FNSACC408 |
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | |
FNSACC412Prepare operational budgetsUnit code: FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets | |
FNSACC413Make decisions in a legal contextUnit code: FNSACC413 |
Make decisions in a legal context | |
FNSINC504Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisionsUnit code: FNSINC504 |
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions | |
Gold Coast | ||
BSBFIA401Prepare financial reportsUnit code: BSBFIA401 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports. |
Prepare financial reports | |
BSBITU402Develop and use complex spreadsheetsUnit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents. |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets | |
FNSACC408Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industryUnit code: FNSACC408 |
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | |
FNSACC413Make decisions in a legal contextUnit code: FNSACC413 |
Make decisions in a legal context | |
FNSINC504Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisionsUnit code: FNSINC504 |
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions | |
Online | ||
FNSACC408Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industryUnit code: FNSACC408 |
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | |
BSBITU402Develop and use complex spreadsheetsUnit code: BSBITU402 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents. |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets | |
FNSINC504Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisionsUnit code: FNSINC504 |
Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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COST
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Cairns | 12 July 2021 | 10 months | Flexible | Mixed mode | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
Townsville (Pimlico) | 12 July 2021 | 10 months | Flexible | Mixed mode | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 6 months: If completed Cert IV in Accounting per pre-requisite | Full time up to 4 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 12 months: If completed Accounting Principles Skill Set | Full time up to 4 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 6 months | Accelerated: Part time 2 nights per week Monday, Wednesday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $5,350 Subsidised: $3,905 Concession: $3,465 |
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
STUDY MODE
![]() Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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Southport | 12 July 2021 | 6 - 12 months depending on prior qualification | Full time 2 - 3 days per week | Mixed mode | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,985 Concession: $6,645 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
START DATES
![]() When your course is scheduled to begin |
Duration | WORKLOAD
![]() How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements. |
COST
![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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19 April 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
31 May 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
19 July 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 18 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $8,560 Subsidised: $6,690 Concession: $6,645 |
For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
To be eligible to enrol into this course you must have successfully completed one of the following (or equivalent):
Further to the above national Training Package entry requirements:
Access to the internet and a computer/laptop, USB, Microsoft Office 2013 or later version, stationery items, textbooks may be required to be purchased.
You may be required to work with MYOB files (provided by TAFE) for certain units. Please note that these MYOB files are only compatible with PC (not MAC).
Greater Brisbane:
Students who have completed Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or Accounting Principles Skills Set will potentially have completed units which will correspond towards the Diploma of Accounting. This may reduce the number of units required to complete the Diploma and reduce the overall price as prices are based on individual unit costs.
Online:
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways