No, an accounting diploma is a vocational qualification, while an accounting degree is a higher education qualification. A diploma typically takes 12–18 months, while a degree requires 3 years of full-time study.
Diplomas focus on practical skills for roles like bookkeeping and payroll, whereas degrees offer theoretical knowledge, leading to careers as chartered accountants, financial analysts, or auditors. However, a Diploma of Accounting can be a pathway to a Bachelor’s degree.
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