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Accounting & Finance Courses, Certificates & Diplomas

Overview

When you study one of our Accounting or Finance courses, you're doing more than getting relevant and up-to-date training; you're making a serious investment in your career.

Developed in consultation with key industry partners, our courses can assist you in accumulating the knowledge and skills you need to take the first or next step in your profession. From MYOB training through to an Advanced Diploma in Accounting, our courses provide practical, up-to-date training that, combined with your natural drive and determination, can help you succeed in the commercial environment.

Career Outcomes

Accounting and Finance students have a range of career paths open to them. As well as the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries, potential job roles in the field include:

  • Home/small business bookkeeper
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts receivable/payable clerk
  • Senior accountant
  • Accounts team manager
  • Junior accounts clerk
  • Payroll clerk
  • Trainee accountant
  • Tax consultant
  • BAS agent

Nationally Recognised Diplomas

Advanced Diploma of Accounting (new)
Diploma of Accounting (new)

Nationally Recognised Certificates

Certificate IV in Business Administration (specialising in Finance) (new)
Certificate IV in Accounting (new)
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping (new)
Certificate III in Accounts Administration (new)

Statement of Attainment

BAS Agent Registration Skill Set (new)

Open Colleges Professional Certificate

Bridging Course for Bookkeepers (new)
MYOB

You might also be interested in the following nationally recognised courses:

Certificate III in Business Administration
Certificate IV in Small Business Management
Certificate IV in Human Resources
Diploma of Management

What does nationally recognised mean?

Nationally recognised courses are part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
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What's the difference between a Nationally Recognised Diploma, Nationally Recognised Certificate, Statement of Attainment and an Open Colleges Professional Certificate?
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Student satisfaction survey results

Industry Snapshot

  • Accountants are employed across a range of industries, making it a good profession in terms of long-term job and salary prospects
  • Long-term growth in accounting and financial roles has been traditionally strong
  • Average weekly earnings for accountants and financial services professionals are above average, whilst unemployment is below average

Source: joboutlook.gov.au
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