Formalise your accounting skills with our career-progressing course. Master fundamental principles from bookkeeping to interim reporting, preparing for advanced roles in accounting and finance such as supervisor or team leader.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Apply accounting skills to meet compliance requirements in the financial services industry
Create interim financial reports for a variety of business industries
Process financial transactions and understand the underlying principles
Use current industry accounting practices
Work in teams in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Effectively communicate in the financial services industry
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Credit towards a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Build your professional credibility with new accounting skills and knowledge
Strong pathways to the Diploma of Accounting or further study to enhance your career opportunities
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
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:
A logical outlook and the ability to work with numbers and calculations
An eagerness to learn and put your theoretical learnings into practice
The ability to study independently
Basic computer and digital literacy skills
Relevant employment or access to appropriate simulated workplace environments to prove your skills
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test
This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.
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: accounts payable team leader, accounts receivable team leader, collections supervisor and payroll team leader with the Diploma of Accounting.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
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