Establish yourself in the accounting industry with the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end.
Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
What is the purpose of bksb?
The Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online review tool that will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.
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The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 10 core and 3 elective units. On successful completion, students will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Career Opportunities: Employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information, supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems, classifying, recording, and reporting accounting information, managing a small office, and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.
Pathways: Students who successfully complete FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will be eligible for entry into CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting or CL86 Bachelor of Business and may be eligible for credit.
Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months
Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period
To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.
Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.
To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised.
Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months
Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period
To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.
Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.
To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised.
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