Gain the skills to manage financial accounting in your small business or work in auditing roles. Join this short course, designed with industry experts to help you reach your career goals.
Your relevant work or study experience may help you finish this qualification faster through recognition of prior learning. Subjects you complete in this course may count towards the Bachelor of Applied Commerce.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Apply knowledge of financial accounting, contemporary accounting and audit
Use skills in tax-effect accounting
Create detailed financial statements for clients and stakeholders, including consolidation of financial statements
Use your skills in real-world situations
Understand contemporary accounting concepts
Uphold ethical standards when working with clients and stakeholders
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
Graduate with a Statement of Attainment in Financial Accounting Theory and Audit
Gain credit towards the Bachelor of Applied Commerce for successfully completed subjects
Build practical knowledge to manage financial accounting for small and medium-sized businesses
Qualify for roles in financial accounting and auditing within the financial services industry
Develop accounting skills valued across a wide range of sectors
Apply your learning with confidence in real-world financial situations
This course has been accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A Certificate IV or higher level qualification in accounting or financial services or
At least three years’ experience working in a business or retail environment
Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support
Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Internet access and a PC or laptop to access study materials and complete assessments
An interest in finance and numbers
An interest in helping others
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and relationship-building skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: accounting assistant, accounting manager, accounting supervisor, financial accountant and auditing roles.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Alternative pathways into this course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and expand your employability
Please note, not all subjects are offered at every TAFE NSW location, every semester. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the subjects offered at that location.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
AMP
Striver
CPA Australia
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations – get social with our student community