Diploma Accounting Full Time

Advanced Diploma of Accounting

at Kent Institute Australia · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

098587B

CRICOS provider code

00161E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$9,380 total

Per year

A$5,948/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting at Kent Institute Australia in Sydney is built for students seeking higher-level accounting skills that are valued in Australian businesses. Over 1.5 years, students study units focused on financial reporting, management accounting, tax, budgeting, and more, moving beyond foundational accounting. Australian advanced diplomas combine classroom instruction with practical skills application. Students complete required credit points across multiple units of study, with the course structured over three semesters.

You'll work with accounting software and methods used by local organisations, gaining knowledge aligned with expectations in Australian workplaces. While this qualification is not a degree, it delivers nationally recognised training as defined by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Many VET-level accounting courses include practical assessments and case studies based on real-world Australian scenarios to help you apply what you learn.

This course is suitable for those who have some background in accounting, or who hold a Diploma of Accounting and want to advance their skills for higher responsibility roles. As a student, you may balance your study with part-time work, with most student visa holders allowed to work up to 48 hours per fortnight. English language proficiency is important; Kent Institute accepts a number of test scores, so check the official page for exact requirements. International graduates of this course may explore post-study work options such as the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), subject to Department of Home Affairs regulations.

Graduates leave with practical skills in preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and navigating tax obligations—areas important to both small businesses and larger employers in Australia.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Assistant Accountant
Accounting Supervisor
Payroll Manager
Accounts Officer
Bookkeeper
Roles in business administration or finance teams within Australian firms, not-for-profits, or government

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Advanced Diploma of Accounting at Kent Institute Australia?

It typically takes 1.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$9,380 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Assistant AccountantAccounting SupervisorPayroll ManagerAccounts OfficerBookkeeperRoles in business administration or finance teams within Australian firms, not-for-profits, or government

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