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Qualify for a Career in Accounting
Accounting, commonly known as the language of business, provides a broad understanding of the total business environment.
With an accounting qualification, you can work in virtually any industry. Careers range from accounts clerks and payroll clerks to auditors and chief accountants.
Gain the qualifications you need to get started or advance in accounting with our accounting courses.
What's Your Career Goal?
- Qualify for entry-level accounting jobs:
- Certificate IV in Accounting
- Gain solid skills for a long-term accounting career:
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Gain specialist accounting skills:
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Looking to Become a BAS Agent?
Our Certificate IV in Bookkeeping meets the new educational requirements for BAS agent registration.
Accounting Facts
- There are over 157,000 accountants in Australia*
- Average weekly earnings of A$1,265 for accountants*
- There are over 10,000 accounting jobs on SEEK
* Source: Dept of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations
TAFE Diplomas
Diploma of Accounting
Accounting diploma - get practical training leading to careers such as assistants to accountants, tax clerks and audit clerks.
Provided by OTEN TAFE
Online + Correspondence
Popular Course
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Specialised accounting course for those already working in financial accounting, company accounting, internal control, taxation law.
Provided by OTEN TAFE
Online + Correspondence
Popular Course
TAFE Certificates
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Gain accounting skills for entry-level careers such as accounts payable/receivable clerk and payroll clerk.
Provided by OTEN TAFE
Online + Correspondence
Certificate IV in Accounting
Accounting certificate - get basic accounting skills and train for careers such as bookkeepers and trainee accountants.
Provided by OTEN TAFE
Online + Correspondence
Popular Course
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Gain the skills to work as a bookkeeper and qualify to register as a BAS agent with this nationally recognised qualification.
Provided by OTEN TAFE
Online + Correspondence
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Online accounting course - gain a solid foundation in accounting and a degree that's recognised worldwide. HECS-HELP available.
Swinburne Online
Online
Popular Course
Bachelor of Accounting
Accounting degree - learn fundamental accounting principles and the role of accounting in the organisation.
Provided by OUA
Online
Postgraduate Courses
Master of Taxation
Taxation course for commerce graduates seeking further qualifications and those continuing professional development.
Provided by OUA
Online
Software Training
Microsoft Excel
Learn how to create spreadsheets, work with workbooks, create formulas, format data and more.
Provided by Dynamic Web Training
In Class
Microsoft Access
Learn how to build relational databases, create simple queries, macros and forms, secure a database file.
Provided by Dynamic Web Training
In Class
MYOB
Learn how to use MYOB for a broad range of business purposes, including complex purchasing, invoicing, inventory, accounts and payroll.
Provided by Dynamic Web Training
In Class
Career Profile
Nigel Neal - Strategy & Business Planning Manager, Lonely Planet Publications
Nigel Neal from publishing company Lonely Planet says that to be a success in accounting, you need to think beyond the raw numbers. Read more in this accounting profile.
Where to Now?
Talk to a SEEK Learning consultant
Discuss your career options and outcomes you can expect from doing these courses with a SEEK Learning consultant.
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Affordable and Accessible
Many of our Accounting courses qualify for FEE-HELP. Find out more.
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Delivery Methods
In Class / On Campus Courses
Attend training classes led by expert instructors.
Online Courses
Complete your learning via the internet anywhere, anytime.
Correspondence Courses
Study at home with course materials & assignments mailed to you.
