Diploma of Accounting

Launch your career with a hands-on accounting education

As the world of accounting continues to evolve at an ever accelerating rate, it creates continuously exciting opportunities for everyone involved in all areas of the financial services industry.

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Course overview

A Diploma of Accounting from Macleay will help you develop the knowledge and skills to land an entry-level job in the field or go on to earn your degree. Either way, it’s the first step toward a successful career in accounting.

From accounting information systems, to digital currency, business law and global economics, you’ll get a comprehensive introduction to the core theories and functions of accounting.

How you’ll learn

Our Diploma of Accounting course is designed to be industry-focused and innovative, with an emphasis on active experiential learning. With the guidance and instruction of our experienced industry lecturers, you’ll have the opportunity to work both individually and in teams to practice business communication skills, prepare reports, analyse financial statements and more.

In addition to our industry-based teachers, you’ll also meet and hear from a range of guest speakers and visit relevant businesses as they build their industry networks.

Potential job opportunities

Accounts Officer
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bookkeeping Assistant

Accreditation

This qualification is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework and is accredited to 08/09/2024.

Domestic Students

International Students

Start dates

March, June and October

Number of units

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Study mode

On-campus

Campuses

Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane

Class options

Daytime, evening

Internship

N/A

Entry requirements

View requirements

Fees

$1,800 per unit

FEE-HELP

Yes

Unit outlines

Course structure

Start dates

March, June and October

Number of units

Duration

1 year full-time

Study mode

On-campus

Campuses

Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane

Class options

Daytime, evening

Internship

N/A

Entry requirements

View requirements

Fees & Scholarships

View

CRICOS Code

094057E

Unit outlines

Course structure

Download a course guide

Our successful graduates

Zafira Shahishta smiling eating a cupcake

"What differentiated Macleay from other institutions was that all of the lecturers have professional experience within industry, so we were learning real world content."

Zafira Shahishta | Bachelor of Business, specialising in Event Management

Industry connections and internships

If you choose to progress to the Bachelor program, integrated internships also help you connect to your industry. Macleay supports you in finding internships in accounting firms and other businesses, providing valuable work experience that often lead to amazing job opportunities.

Macleay students have interned at companies like: