
Time to take your career up a notch? The Advanced Diploma of Accounting qualification is ideal for people seeking future roles in Management Accounting, Forensic Accounting or Business Analysis.
Building on previous skills and experience the Advanced Diploma of Accounting is ideally suited to individuals currently working in bookkeeping or accounting roles who want to enhance their existing knowledge through completion of a formal, nationally recognised qualification. The course is also beneficial for students seeking to upgrade prior accounting qualifications and/or those with qualifications from overseas.
The aim of the course is to extend each student’s accounting skillset so that they may transition into higher education or be gainfully employed in an accounting role.
The Advanced Diploma of Accounting is recognised by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
- 14 units of competency (see specific units of study below) under 4 key topics – Financial Reporting; Economics, Performance and Governance; Taxation; Commercial Law
- Comprehensive course materials
- Expert trainers with exceptional practical experience
- Flexible online delivery of course content
Completion of FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting; OR completion of FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting; provided the unit BSBTEC402 Design and Produce Complex Spreadsheets (or equivalent) has been completed.
The course is designed to be completed within 12- 18 months (1760 hours of study).
Assessments for the Advanced Diploma of Accounting will take a variety of forms and may include case studies, multiple-choice and short answer questions, calculation and accounting software simulation tests plus role plays.
FNSINC611 Apply Economic Principles to work in the Financial Services Industry
FNSINC612 Interpret and Use Financial Statistics and Tools
FNSACC634 Monitor Corporate Governance Activities
FNSORG602 Develop and Manage Financial Systems
FNSACC521 Provide Financial and Business Performance Information
FNSACC522 Prepare Tax Documentation for Individuals
FNSACC524 Prepare Financial Reports for Corporate Entities
FNSACC526 Implement and Maintain Internal Control Procedures
FNSACC527 Provide Management Accounting Information
FNSACC601 Prepare and Administer Tax Documentation for Legal Entities
FNSACC602 Audit and Report on Financial Systems and Records
FNSTPB503 Apply Legal Principles in Contract and Consumer Law
FNSTPB504 Apply Legal Principles in Corporation and Trust Law
FNSTPB505 Apply Legal Principles in Property Law
A career in the accounting profession can be exciting and rewarding. Gone are the days of the boring number cruncher! Types of work will vary depending on the job role, company, and industry but will usually be within one of two key areas – management accounting or financial accounting. Some job opportunities include:
- Registered tax agent
- Budget analyst
- Financial analyst
- Accounting manager
- Financial controller
- Forensic accountant
- Management accountant
- Financial accountant
- Auditor
- Government accountant
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Download the information brochure for this course.
The cost of this course is $3995. All payment plans start with an initial payment of $1500 upfront, which is a non-refundable payment, followed by equal monthly payments based on payment plan duration. Please contact us to determine whether you are eligible for government grants or discounts.
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Units of Study
Further Study Pathways
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSACC512 Prepare tax documentation for individuals
FNSACC514 Prepare financial reports for corporate entities
FNSACC516 Implement and maintain internal control procedures
FNSACC601 Prepare and administer tax documentation for legal entities
FNSACC602 Audit and report on financial systems and records
FNSACC624 Monitor corporate governance activities
FNSINC601 Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industry
FNSINC602 Interpret and use financial statistics and tools
FNSTPB503 Apply legal principles in contract and consumer law
FNSTPB504 Apply legal principles in corporations and trust law
FNSTPB505 Apply legal principles in property law
The Advanced Diploma of Accounting is excellent preparation for further accounting or business study at university level. If you are keen to do a degree course after completing the Advanced Diploma of Accounting please check with the university you’re thinking of applying to about whether they’ll give you credit for the units you complete with NBIA.

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