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 organizations 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
To be awarded this qualification students must successfully complete the following units of competency:
- FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports
- FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
- FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and Ledgers
- FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC426 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
- FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
- BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
- FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
- FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
Electives:
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
- BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts-We have it in the Inventory
- BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Students must be over 18 years of age. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | A fully completed Australian AQF Level 4 qualification or High School Certificate qualification or equivalent; or overseas qualifications in Higher Education. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Students whose first language is not English, must provide proof of English language competency by providing one of the below:
✓ A current IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0;
✓ Proof of completion of an Australian qualification in English language that is of one year or longer duration;
✓ Successful completion of an approved English of Academic Purposes courses meeting IELTS 5.5 equivalent requirements;
✓ Successful score of Upper Intermediate Level of completion of the School’s English Language Placement Test. |
Career Opportunities
Careers and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Accounts Officer
- Accounts Supervisor
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer
Internship or Work Placements
Competent (C) result: the student’s submitted work satisfies the learning requirements and all competency standards for the unit in accordance with the National Register https://training.gov.au/
Not Yet Competent (NYC) result: the student’s submitted work does not demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in the unit. If a student receives a ‘Not Yet Competent’ outcome, he or she will receive written feedback from a trainer/assessor, clearly outlining where the gaps are. The student will then be required to rectify these gaps and re-submit their assessment for marking.
Once a student receives a satisfactory result for all required assessment tasks a competent (C) outcome will be awarded for the entire unit. The student must demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in each unit before receiving a competent outcome.
Students have three (3) attempts to demonstrate competency, otherwise a unit re-enrolment fee applies please see fee schedule contained in the Student Handbook.