Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Jobs and Skills WA: Business courses
It's time to get serious about your accounting career!

This qualification was developed in close consultation with and accredited by the accounting industry’s professional bodies.

This is the course you need to get set up as a registered tax agent or assistant accountant — including corporate governance, tax law and high level financial reporting — it's a great way to start your accountancy career, or a great option as a pathway to the Bachelor of Accounting. Satisfactory completion of the Advanced Diploma of Accounting entitles you to join the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), one of the three peak accounting bodies representing accountants in Australia.

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Industry: Business and Finance
National course code: FNS60222 | WA State ID: BHW9

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Want the formula for starting a winning career in Accounting?

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are industry professionals as you learn in-demand skills such as corporate governance, tax law, financial reporting, analysis, providing financial advice and supporting clients with regular monitoring.

The units in this course meet the educational eligibility requirements for the following two skills sets with the Tax Practitioners Board:

  • FNSSS00008 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation)
  • FNSSS00009 Tax Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax Plans)

Students seeking Tax Agent Registration should gain advice from the Tax Practitioners Board via http://www.tpb.gov.au/(opens in a new tab)

Satisfactory completion of the course entitles you to join the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), one of the three peak accounting bodies representing accountants in Australia.


The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.