Overview
Full Time: 6 months
, Part Time: variable
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will prepare you for different jobs in the Australian financial services industry.
Through this certificate, you’ll learn a range of accounting skills. This will include 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.
You’ll also learn how to be agile and adaptive to ongoing changes in the financial services industry.
This course is also your stepping stone to becoming an assistant accountant, account clerk, bookkeeper or BAS agent.
Course structure
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.
SUBJECTS
Prepare financial reports
Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
Establish and maintain payroll systems
Design and produce spreadsheets
Develop and use complex spreadsheets
Prepare operational budgets
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
Manage budgets and forecasts
Entry requirements
Good passes at Year 11 level or the overseas equivalent
English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with no individual band-score less than 5.5
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
After completing your studies, you’ll receive the nationally endorsed FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
PATHWAYS
Students completing this course can continue their study in the Diploma of Accounting which will take a further six months, or gain employment in entry level accounting positions.
Diploma of Accounting graduates can pathway into the Bachelor of Business (Accounting).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- book keeping
- payroll officer
- administration support officer
- medical receptionist.
How to apply
APPLY VIA AGENT
Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:
T: 03 9564 1703
E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au
RECRUITMENT
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.