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Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
Total Tuition Fee26,873 AUD
Course Duration1.0 Year
(52 weeks)
Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Pursue your career as a tax agent or prepare for further accounting studies. Apply your skills and knowledge of accounting systems and internal controls as you undertake a work placement with an accounting entity.Designed for those wishing to undertake further studies in accounting, the Advanced Diploma of Accounting extends the theoretical and technical skills required to pursue specialised work in the varied accounting and financial services industries.The skills you will learn in this advanced diploma include:implementing and maintaining accounting systems maintaining internal control systems and conducting internal audit activitiespreparing financial statements for corporate reporting entitiesreporting on business performancemanaging small teams contributing to the development of business planspreparing internal accounting reports for managementpreparing tax returns and providing tax advice for legal entities.Study options include full-time and part-time blended delivery.
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
3
Submit School Application
Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
Language Requirements
IELTS Score
PTE Score
2026 year(s)
Listening
5.0
Speaking
5.0
Reading
5.0
Writing
5.0
Overall
5.5
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier
Reference Id
0801
Certificate Classification
Accounting
Scheme
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier
Reference Id
411
Certificate Classification
Advanced Diploma of
Scheme
Nationally Recognised Training Type
Reference Id
11
Certificate Classification
Qualification
Certificate Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and seeking professional recognition, including tax agents, accounts managers and business analysts; and to employees performing a range of accounts management tasks for organisations in a range of industries. At this level individuals are expected to apply theoretical and technical skills in a range of situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad parameters.
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Australian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Course Campuses
VIC
Campus:RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne Campus
