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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National Course Code: FNS40217

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Overview

The nationally accredited Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping enables you to launch a career in the fast-growing finance industry. You will learn how to prepare financial reports and statements, maintain payroll systems and be job-ready for any sized organisation across multiple sectors.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

Apply accounting fundamentals
Create financial reports
Process financial transactions
Use computerised accounting and payroll systems
Create and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

Attention to detail
An enjoyment of working with numbers
A service-oriented nature

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate IV level
A strong foundation to start or further your finance career

Career opportunities:

Payroll Officer
Bookkeeper
Accounts Officer

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

Diploma of Accounting
Bachelor of Applied Commerce
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Business

Locations

This course is currently available at 48 campus locations across NSW and online. Enquire now for other locations.

Course details

Character Traits

People who are successful in this industry have:

Attention to detail
Enjoy working with numbers
Are service oriented

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned so far and identify the knowledge or skills that need further development. In this course you will undertake:

Skills assessments such as creating reports in Excel or creating accounting documents, like balance sheets and journals
Assessments in a simulated workplace, including the use of policies and procedures, sample documents and case studies
Knowledge assessments including questions on accounting theory
Role plays to practice workplace communication

Compare course levels

Certificate III is an entry level course that you can study through different avenues like TVET in school. This is a great course to choose if you dont have experience in a workplace or you would like to strengthen your skills in accounts administration.

This course, the Certificate IV is the minimum requirement that meets the licensing requirements to register with the Tax Practitioners Board as a Registered Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent. Meaning you need this qualification to perform certain work functions. You dont need to complete the Certificate III level course before enrolling in the Certificate IV.

To be eligible for the Diploma level course, you need to complete the Certificate IV. The Diploma deepens your knowledge gained on industry legislation and ethical practices and depending on the units you study, you will be eligible for a TPB registration in a different category; expanding your employment opportunities.

Hands-on skills

You will gain hands-on skills in:

Software - MS Word, Excel, MYOB AccountRight
Skills - operating payroll systems, producing financial reports, administering accounts and ledgers, introducing cloud computing to business, creating and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS)

Real world projects

You will learn real workplace practices in accounting and bookkeeping, including industry standards and legal requirements for accountants.

As part of your course you will manage a project and conduct activities in an environment that mimics a real workplace for a fictitious client. For example, you may manage the process and activities involved in creating and lodging a BAS for a client.

Campus facilities

TAFE NSW offers you a range of online and on campus study environments - industry specific computer rooms, simulated workplaces, study areas, presentation areas and general student facilities - to enhance your learning and employability.

Course of the future

This course covers the theoretical foundation of accounting and bookkeeping and incorporates contemporary industry tools and skills like cloud computing.

Skills in new technologies are becoming more important as technology plays a larger role in society and the sector.