Overview
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will prepare you for different roles in the Australian financial services industry. You’ll learn a range of accounting skills, including how to prepare financial reports, set up and operate a computerised accounting system, complete business activity and instalment activity statements (BAS) and establish and maintain a payroll system.
Career opportunities, include:
- bookkeeping
- BAS agent
- payroll officer
- accounts administration
- accounts payable/receivable.
Pathways to further study:
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
- FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- BACC16 Bachelor of Business (Accounting).
Please note: Free TAFE places for this course are full for 2020
Studying the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping at Holmesglen
This course is your stepping stone to becoming an assistant accountant, account clerk, bookkeeper or BAS agent. You’ll learn how to be agile and adaptive to ongoing changes in the financial services industry.
Course structure
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| FNSACC311 |
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| FNSACC312 |
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| BSBITU314 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
| FNSACC408 |
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
| FNSTPB402 |
Establish and maintain payroll systems |
| FNSTPB401 |
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| BSBITU402 |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| FNSACC416 |
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| FNSACC414 |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC513 |
Manage budgets and forecasts |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
| Code | Name |
|---|
| FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBITU314 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
| FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
| FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain payroll systems |
| FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| FNSACC416 | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC513 | Manage budgets and forecasts |
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification but a good knowledge of mathematics, accounting or economics is recommended.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the FNS40217 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting.
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration.
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Recruitment
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Fees
| Type |
Cost |
| Full Fee | $4,288.00 |
Holmesglen tuition fees shown are all inclusive and indicative of the cost to complete the entire course.
These are indicative fees only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.
Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.
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