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Accounting (Certificate III to Advanced Diploma)
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Program Details
This program provides students with the practical accounting skills required to gain employment as book keepers, account clerks or assistant accountants. Students learn to process journal entries, payroll, tax returns, corporate financial reports as well as develop and use complex spreadsheets and conduct internal audits.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point):	6 months to 2 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available:	Cert III: In Perth - Fremantle, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Balga, Joondalup, Rockingham, Peel. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany. Cert IV: In Perth - Fremantle, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Balga, Joondalup, Rockingham, Peel. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Geraldton. Diploma: In Perth - Fremantle, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Balga, Joondalup, Rockingham, Peel. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, South Hedland. Adv. Diploma: In Perth - Fremantle, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Joondalup, Rockingham. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Geraldton, Albany, South Hedland.
College(s):	Central, Swan, Challenger, West Coast, Great Southern, South West Regional, Central West, Kimberley, Pilbara
Approximate Tuition Costs:	A$5,000 per semester or A$10,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability:	February and July (except Albany, Bunbury & Geraldton which have Feb intakes only for Diploma and Adv. Diploma)
University Entry Available?	Graduates will be able to enter the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting or Finance majors) at Curtin, Murdoch or Edith Cowan universities.
University Credit Possible?	12 - 18 months credit will be granted depending on subjects studied.
Related Career on a Skilled Migration List?	Yes*

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

Certificate III in Financial Services - Accounts Clerical
Certificate IV in Financial Services - Accounting
Diploma of Accounting
Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

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General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate IV requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English or completion of the Cert III. The Cert III requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

What You'll Learn in Each Course

The Certificate III provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record and create summaries of the financial transactions of a business or other organisation. Students learn skills that enable them to process journal entries, payroll and bank receipts, prepare, process and maintain financial records, prepare financial reports and use business equipment.

The Certificate IV provides the practical skills and knowledge to record and create summaries of the financial transactions of a business or other organisation for management purposes. Students learn both manual and computerised accounting to undertake duties such as completing a business activity statement and other tax requirements, operational reporting, preparation of budgets, classifying, recording and reporting.

The Diploma provides the practical skills and knowledge to record and create manual and computerised summaries of the financial transactions of a business or other organisation. Students learn skills to produce and analyse financial reports and prepare tax returns and also how to manage a small team and develop business plans.

The Advanced Diploma further develops the practical skills and knowledge in accounting. Students learn skills in complex tax returns and lodgements, complex corporate financial reports and corporate governance activities. They also learn to develop and use complex spreadsheets and conduct internal audits as well as how to develop an operational business plan or implement tax plans and evaluate tax compliance.

Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates can get jobs as a bookkeeper, payroll, cost and accounts clerk, office administrator, assistant accountant or qualified accountant.

Further Study & University Options

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma at Challenger TAFE (Fremantle) can enter the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) at Notre Dame University with credit of up to 12 months. They can also enter the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting) at Murdoch University and receive credit of up to 18 months (12 months if entering Professional Accounting).

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma at West Coast TAFE (Joondalup) can enter into a single major stream in the Bachelor of Business or the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality, Wine Tourism and Regional Enterprise) at Edith Cowan University (ECU) with credit of up to 10 unit exemptions.

Graduates of other Colleges may be able to continue in further studies at university in related subjects. Please contact your specific university of interest for more details on entry.

Related Career on a Migration Skills List

Some careers relating to these courses may be relevant for skilled migration purposes. Please refer to the following resources for more details:

For Australia's General Skilled Migration program, please refer to the "Skilled Occupation List" (SOL) on the Australian Department of Immigration website.

The "Migration Occupation in Demand" (MODL) list is maintained by the Australian Department of Immigration. This list is constantly updated so please see the immigration website for further details.

The Western Australian government also sponsors skilled migrants, particularly for regional areas. The "Skills in Demand" and "Priority Skills" lists can be viewed on the W.A. Government's Skilled Migration site

If interested in migration, it is strongly recommended that you consult a registered migration agent for advice.

Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).

Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:

Student Profile

Student: Sisca Octaviany - Indonesia

Course: Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Where: West Coast TAFE - Joondalup

"Being part of business studies at Joondalup TAFE is my pleasure. All the lecturers are friends and parents as well. I had a good time and gained a lot of experience while I studied here. I wouldn't be like this and in this position without the support from my friends here and all my lecturers."

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