Electronic textbooks are supplied for Modules 1 and 2 (Business and Accounting Fundamentals). These are packed full of high-quality, easy-to-read content. Hard copies of the texts can be purchased if required.

Diploma level accounting units (Module 3) require the separate purchase of textbooks. Applied Education students receive a discount when ordering through our supplier, full details are provided on enrolment. Total cost for these textbooks will be approximately $350.

1) Preliminary Assessments

Before participating in this course you will be required to complete simple preliminary assessments which include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and a Work Health and Safety Assessment. Please note that it is now also a requirement of the Financial Services & Business Services Training Packages that your oral communication skills be assessed as part of the course. For online students, this will require the submission of a voice recording of a role-play conversation between yourself and others (further details will be provided upon enrolment).

2) Unit Assessments

Assessments are completed using a variety of methods and are submitted via our online student portal.

Dual Diploma of Business & Accounting assessments are conducted open book at either your home or office, and comprise of theoretical and practical exercises which are to be submitted within 36 months from your enrolment date.

3) Exams

Tax Practitioners Board Licensing Course units include an exam component, which needs to be independently supervised. Exams are three-hour, open-book assessments comprising of short answer and multiple choice questions, very similar in format to the unit assessments.

Exams are to be completed within 36 months from your enrolment date. Prior to your exam, you will need to complete and return the Supervisor Nomination Form to Applied Education detailing your supervisor's information, contact details and the elected date of your assessment.

Exams can be undertaken at any location and time of your choosing, with the only condition being that you have a nominated supervisor present. Your supervisor can be any person of responsibility such as a registered tax agent, member of an accounting professional body, public servant, doctor, nurse, police officer, director etc.

If you cannot arrange a supervisor then we offer the following options for conducting your supervised assessment:

Skype Online - online supervised exam with one of our staff members
Perth Training Centre - Level 1, 524 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Melbourne Training Centre - Level 27, 101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Training Centre - Level 26, 44 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Adelaide Training Centre - Level 30, Westpac House, 91 King William St Adelaide SA 5000
Brisbane Training Centre - Level 19, 10 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD 4000

Payment Plans

We understand not everyone has the financial resources upfront to invest in training, so we offer payment plans to get you moving faster towards your future.

• Pay a $475 deposit at commencement of course
• Remainder can be paid over 6 or 12 equal monthly instalments.
• An administration fee is added for this option ($100 for 6 months or $150 for 12 months) and is spread across the plan. All you need is a valid credit card.

Concessions on Courses

Concession pricing is available for eligible students as per the Student Handbook. Proof of concession must be provided at the time of enrolment; please contact us to apply for a concession rate when enrolling.