Certificate IV in Accounting & Bookkeeping
About this course
This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgment in completing routine and non-routine activities.
After this qualification has been achieved, students can achieve for higher education, such as a Diploma of Accounting to progress their careers. Students are also equipped for small time accounting positions like bookkeeping.
Pathways from the qualification
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting or other Diploma qualifications
Mode of Course Delivery
67% face-to-face and 33% online
*During the COVID-19 pandemic all of our courses will be delivered 100% online to reduce the spread of the virus and safeguard the welfare of our students, staff and the community.
Timetable
The Online Class timetable may differ from the actual(face-to-face) class timetable. The nature of student support and engagement may also vary during this online delivery period.
Please contact the college if you have any enquiries regarding the mode of delivery and the timetable.
Qualification Structure
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBSMB412 | Introduce clouds computing into business operations |
| FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| FNSACC416 | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain a payroll system |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
| BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations |
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisite requirements for this course. However, substantial work experience would be highly regarded. Students will also be assessed for their suitability to study the course prior to enrolment.
It is recommended that individuals should:
• Be 18 years or older; and
• Have completed Australian Year 11 or its equivalent with suitable English language skills.
• International Students are also required to have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Potential Career Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. According to the FNS training package companion volume guide, a possible job title relevant to this qualification is:
Completion of this course does not automatically register you as a BAS agent. Student seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) at https://www.tpb.gov.au/apply-register-bas-agent, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly