Overview

This Qualification has been superseded by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment and will change in 2023.

You can still apply for this program and you will be supported to transfer into the new qualification once it becomes available. This may result in changes to the program structure, content and fees.

Gain a qualification that is essential to every business and organisation, and build the skills you need to start a career with endless opportunity.

Learn how to establish, operate and maintain an accounting system for small business entities, evaluate and implement business technologies, and manage day-to-day business activities. You will undertake structured learning activities and authentic assessments within a Practice Firm environment, designed to simulate real-world work experiences.

Study options include full-time and part-time blended delivery, or part-time online.

Why study accounting and bookkeeping at RMIT?

Authentic assessments

Complete learning activities and assessments in a simulated practice firm environment, reflecting real-world experiences.

Work relevant

Hear from guest speakers on current issues, receiving expert perspectives on study topics and work-simulated scenarios.

Accredited qualification

On completion, you'll meet the Tax Practitioners Board's educational requirements for registration as a BAS agent within Australia.

Career

As a graduate of this course, you’re well positioned to seek employment in accounting and bookkeeping roles, or to pursue further education, including the Diploma of Accounting and Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

You might even decide to open and manage your own small bookkeeping business.

On successful completion of this course, you will meet the minimum educational requirements to register as a BAS agent within Australia as prescribed by the Tax Practitioners Board under the Tax Agent Services Act (2009).

To improve your employability after completing this course, you might seek out a range of Job Shop workshops to build on your soft skills, broaden your skills through the Future Edge program, or add experience to your resume by undertaking volunteer work through Career Hub.