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Online accounting courses in Australia

Studying online is a great way to gain accountancy accreditation or brush up on your skills, while balancing work and family commitments. With numerous flexible pathways to accountancy or tax advisor accreditation, there are plenty of options available when it comes to your steering your career in the right direction.

We’ve put together a list of some of the best online accounting courses in Australia.

1. Get to grips with accounting basics

A graduate certificate in accounting will teach you the principles of accounting and finance. The course is suitable for those looking for a pathway into accounting or to bolster their application for a professional accreditation program, like the CPA Program.

Deakin University’s Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting is one of the top-rated online programs with entry based on performance in your Bachelor Degree or at least three years of relevant work experience. The University of New England offers a four-unit course for all levels and non-graduates seeking entry into the Master of Professional Accounting.

2. Up skill with a diploma

If you’re wanting to upskill or transition into accounting from another career, an online accounting diploma is a step up from a certificate. This level of qualification is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in global finance and will help you prepare for the professional fields of finance and accounting.

You can find accredited Diploma’s through TAFE or Open Learning.

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3. Pathway programs for accounting

A pathway program enables you to gain accreditation in a streamlined, cost-effective way. Open Colleges offer Accounting pathway programs that are nationally recognised accounting qualifications.

The Certificate IV, the Diploma of Accounting and the Advanced Diploma of Accounting offer different levels of learning based on where you would like to go in your career. You may save money by studying all courses as one program. Once completed, you’ll receive membership to the IPA, the Association of Accounting Technicians and The Tax Institute.

4. Become a qualified accountant with a Bachelor degree

If you’re looking to become a qualified accountant and member of CPA Australia, one of the largest global accounting bodies, a Bachelor in Accounting is key to becoming accredited.

Uni Reviews ranked the University of Melbourne, Charles Sturt University and University of Southern Queensland, as the top three schools for accounting study in Australia in 2017. Student satisfaction for each school is over 80% and their courses are recognised by most of Australia’s relevant industry bodies.

If you already have a degree under your belt but you’re considering further academic studies, a masters may also be an option. Some of the top-rated online courses are from Edith Cowan and the University of New England (UNE).

5. Software certification

Getting to know specific software adds another string to your bow. With expert knowledge of a chosen software platform, you can provide your clients with the best service and advice.

QuickBooks Online offers free education for advisors to master the platform through self-study, live webinars, and even classroom training. To take your education to the next level and to be included in their Find A ProAdvisor directory, get the QuickBooks Advanced Certification.

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