Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Provider:
Course Code:
FNS40217
CRICOS Code:
097711M
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Burwood, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 10,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
8 Intakes per Year
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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 and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Course Structure
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting contains 13 units of competency as follows:
- 8 core units
- 5 elective units
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | International students must be 17 years or older |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent; or other relevant qualification/s |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare financial reports | Core | |
| Design and produce business documents | Elective | |
| Develop and use complex spreadsheets | Elective | |
| Introduce cloud computing into business operations | Elective | |
| Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | Core | |
| Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | Core | |
| Perform financial calculations | Elective | |
| Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | Elective | |
| Prepare operational budgets | Elective | |
| Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | Elective | |
| Set up and operate a computerised accounting system | Elective | |
| Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | Elective | |
| Establish and maintain payroll systems | Elective |
Career Opportunities
Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:
- Accounts receivable and payable clerks
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerks
- General clerical assistants
- Financial clerks