Chisholm Institute
Diploma of Accounting
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)When studying the Diploma of Accounting FNS50217, you will develop advanced skills in areas such as income tax, management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, performance analysis, financial reporting and leadership.
This program is designed for individuals who want to undertake further studies in accounting after completing entry level studies in the Certificate IV of Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40217. It introduces students to a range of common accounting specialist job roles and provides the basis for articulation into the Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60217.
Once you complete this course, you’ll qualify to be accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Those gaining employment after the course are likely to work as bookkeepers/BAS agents, assistant accountants, payroll officers or accounts clerks.
Delivery mode
Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 121 Stud Road, Dandenong
- 25 Kangan Drive, Berwick
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.
Payroll Officer
Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing t...
Accounts Officer
An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...
Bookkeeper
A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expen...
Accounts Receivable Officer
An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part...
Assistant Accountant
An Assistant Accountant works as part of a financial team to help manage the financial accounts of a small or large business. You might perform adm...
BAS Agent
BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...
Accounts Clerk
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
Credit Controller
A Credit Controller coordinates the processing of loan applications for prospective borrowers. You might work for a bank, a building society or for...
Business Services Accountant
A Business Services Accountant carries out financial management duties for a range of businesses, usually focusing on taxation issues. You might pr...
Accounting Clerk
An Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the financial operations of an organisation by managing various accounting tasks and ensuring acc...
About Chisholm Institute
Chisholm Institute is a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of their graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. Chisholm Institute is a safe investment in your future.
