Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Certificate

The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will give you a range of accounting skills, including how to prepare financial reports, set up and operate a computerised accounting system, complete a BAS and establish and maintain a payroll system.

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Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

5 months full-time, 17 months part-time

Course Code

FNS40222

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$3,524 per year / $3,524 total

International Fees

$8,100 per year / $8,100 total

About this course

The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will give you a range of accounting skills, including how to prepare financial reports, set up and operate a computerised accounting system, complete a BAS and establish and maintain a payroll system.

Entry requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

It is recommended that students have at least:
FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts administration
VCE (ATAR) or Year 11 with good skills in Mathematics

The language, literacy and numeracy levels required for this course are based on the ACSF:
Language: Level 3 working at Level 4
Numeracy: Level 3 working at Level 4
Students who, through the PTR/BKSB, have lower than the required LLN levels stated above, but are still considered able to undertake the program with support, are referred to the Learning Skills Centre.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Study locations

Chadstone

What you will learn

Gain expertise in accounting with our comprehensive course that covers a wide range of skills, such as preparing financial reports, operating computerised accounting systems, completing business activity and instalment activity statements (BAS), and establishing and maintaining payroll systems.

We equip you with the ability to adapt and be agile to keep pace with the constantly evolving financial services industry. This course will prepare you for roles such as assistant accountant, account clerk, bookkeeper or BAS agent, making it a perfect stepping stone for your career in accounting.

Career pathways

bookkeeping
BAS agent
payroll officer
accounts administration
accounts payable/receivable.

Credit for prior study or work

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in 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.

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