Course Overview

This qualification provides the skills to prepare business operational budgets, calculate product and service costing using Microsoft Excel applications, develop business documents, apply the principles of accounting, prepare business tax calculations, process everyday business transactions, prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and process payroll using MYOB AccountRight software.

This qualification is designed to satisfy the Australian Tax Practitioners Board educational requirements to work as a registered BAS Agent or Bookkeeper.

This qualification also provides a pathway to completing the Diploma of Accounting in order to become a Registered Tax Agent.

Employment Opportunities: 

Possible job outcomes include Budget Officer, Accounts Receivable Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Job Costing Officer, Licensed Bookkeeper, Certified Bookkeeper, BAS Agent, Accounts Clerk, Administration Officer, and Clerical Officer, Data Entry Operator, Information Desk Clerk, Office Junior and Receptionist    

TAFE SA Student Course Fees:

Total course fee for students eligible for Subsidised Fee    : $ 2,396.25 * 

Full course fee for students not eligible for Subsidised Fee : $ 3,408.75 *

* Please note that the fee may vary depending upon the elective units selected

To check your SA Government Subsidised funding eligibility click on 'Eligibility Check'

Note: This check is only an indication of eligibility, and does not confirm your eligibility status. Formal eligibility verification will take place during your enrolment process. TAFE SA does not commit to any fee funding shown. Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Study Now Pay Later: TAFE SA offers a range of fee payment options to students. For more details click on 'Study Now Pay Later' 

Required Textbooks: Some of the units of this qualification will require text books. The cost of the text book is not included in the course fees.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer: Applicable. For more details click in 'RPL'