Diploma · CRICOS course

Diploma of Accounting

74 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 10 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $8,000 - $18,000, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $8,000 - $18,000
Course length
6 mo - 2 yr
Providers
74 providers
Cities
10 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $6,000 - $30,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Melbourne +8
CRICOS 2026

FNS50222 · Accounting

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Diploma of Accounting prepares you for roles such as Assistant Accountant or Finance Sector Supervisor.

You complete 11 units: 7 core and 4 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

7 core units every student completes, plus 4 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. BSBTEC402Design and produce complex spreadsheets
  2. FNSACC521Provide financial and business performance information
  3. FNSACC522Prepare tax documentation for individuals
  4. FNSACC523Manage budgets and forecasts
  5. FNSACC524Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
  6. FNSACC526Implement and maintain internal control procedures
  7. FNSACC527Provide management accounting information
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Assistant Accountant

    Assistant Accountants work under the direction of an Accountant, performing tasks including fixed asset accounting, cash management, bank reconciliations, monthly stamp duty return, other monthly financial reports, and taxation work (e.g. FBT, BAS and annual company tax returns).

  • Finance Sector Supervisor

    Finance Sector Supervisors promote customer financial services, manage financial operations, monitor compliance and lead a team in a financial services branch office environment.

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