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Accountant (General)

OSCA 211131·ANZSCO 221111

Employed

128,400

Part-time share

22.1%

Female share

54%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Accountant (General) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Advanced Diploma of Accounting and Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround.

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About this career

Provides services relating to compliance-based financial, non-financial and sustainability-related reporting, auditing, insolvency and accounting information systems, and advises on association record-keeping requirements.

What they typically do

  • Provides advice regarding business plans, structures and accounting systems
  • Examines the income and expenditure of individuals and organisations
  • Conducts financial investigations, prepares reports, and manages insolvency
  • Assists in the formulation of budgetary and accounting policies

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
38%
VIC
28%
QLD
15.6%
WA
9.3%
SA
5.5%
ACT
2%
TAS
1.3%
NT
0.5%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Accountant (General).

  • Advanced Diploma of Accounting

    FNS60222 · AQF 5 · 60 providers

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  • Graduate Diploma of Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround

    11319NAT · AQF 8 · 1 providers

    View qualification