Diploma
If you have a head for numbers and your eye on the financial industry, Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Accounting FNS50217 will prepare you for employment in the industry within six months, as a qualified assistant accountant. Support clients with regular financial monitoring and analysis, preparation of documents, reports and accounts advice. With only 67% of vacancies for accountants filled in the past year, your skills will always be in demand.
Balance your skills with industry experienceMelbourne Polytechnic's accounting students benefit from instructors and exercises that have been integrated from the industry. Your teachers have real-world experience as tax agents, BAS agents and CPAs, and guest lecturers from peak industry accounting bodies will share their knowledge and their networks. This course also provides an alternate pathway to the Bachelor of Accounting for students who have not completed secondary schooling in Australia.
The first step in your accounting careerQualifications in accounting can be taken around the world. This course completes some of the education units required by the Tax Practitioners Board for registration as a tax agent, and successful completion of this diploma entitles you to join the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). With this qualification you might find work as an assistant accountant, office manager, financial services assistant, or tax assistant at a multinational, boutique or government accounting service. Alternatively, Melbourne Polytechnic Diploma of Accounting students can pursue further study to advance their career in finance.
You must have access to a computer or laptop with a camera, headset and internet connection.
Students can apply for this course if they completed a previous qualification in Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40615), Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40215*, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217), or have completed the following seven (7) pre-requisite units:
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping graduates must have completed unit FNSACC311 Process Financial Transactions and extract interim reports
The preferred pathway for entry to this qualification is the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40217. For additional information, we encourage you to attend one of our Information Sessions.
You must bring a copy of your statement of attainment, to be approved by Lead teacher or Program lead
Careers in accounting are international and cross-industry. Opening your own accounting practice, working for a multinational, or somewhere in between, this qualification provides the essential fundamental building block to your career in the diverse world of accounting