Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
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
The 13 units of competency ( 8 Core and 5 Elective) are delivered throughout the 52 weeks. All units of competency must be completed to receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | The course will be available for those students who completed year 12 or equivalent. |
| Language Requirement | |
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| English Language Requirements | All International Students must have an English ability at the IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare financial reports | Core | |
| 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 Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry | Core | |
| Prepare Operational Budgets | Elective | |
| Make Decisions in a Legal Context | Elective | |
| Prepare Financial Statements for Non-Reporting Entities | Elective | |
| Set up and operate a computerised accounting system | Core | |
| Complete Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statements | Core | |
| Establish and Maintain Payroll Systems | Core |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification should be able to work in various accounting job roles with duties such as completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and lodging taxes, operational reporting, producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information, compiling data for job costing reports, supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems, classifying, recording and reporting accounting information, maintaining inventory records, managing a small office, ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered. Job roles may include:
- Accounts Receivable and Payable Clerks
- Payroll clerks
- Bookkeepers
- General Clerical Assistants
- Trainee Accountants.