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Have you ever wondered what it's like to own and operate your own business, or maybe you are looking to take the next step in your accounting and bookkeeping career or become a registered business activities statement (BAS) agent? Whatever your next step is, this course has you covered!

In the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you will learn:

The fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping
How to prepare financial reports and manage operational budgets
How to set up and operate accounting systems (including cloud computing practices)
Managing payroll and preparing business activity statements (BAS)
Customer service standards in the financial industry
Designing and producing business documents
Small business planning

The course meets the educational requirements set out by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) as a Business Activity Statements (BAS) Agent, as two of the units are approved by the TPB. Please note that other conditions apply, including designated period of practical experience.

This is a great segue into further Accounting & Finance qualifications at a Diploma or Bachelor Degree level. At Australian College, we offer a flexible learning experience. You can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace.

Course summary

Course code

FNS40217

Qualification gained

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Nationally recognised

Study mode

Flexible delivery (including online with some projects / activities and/or skills-based training)

Flexible duration

Must be completed by 01/06/2023

Study load

Self-paced

Start date

Start anytime

Delivery Methods

Online Delivery - E-Learning with structured and unstructured video conferencing and work based training

Assessment method

Assessments may vary according to each subject, but overall may include the following:

A combination of short answer questions and some extended responses
Written tasks/written essay
Scenario-based case study questions
Practical workplace projects with product or software, documents or diagrams
Role-play

Associated with

Students get access to the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and the Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA).

Your ABN complimentary 3-months of the minimum 12 month subscription gives you access to the online resource centre that will save you time, will provide you with the help, support and information that you need, when you need it, so that you can make the right decisions.

Your ABA complimentary 3-months subscription is included with your ABN membership and gives you recognition as a member of a professional association with relevant government bodies.

Career Opportunities

Accounting Assistant
BAS Service Provider
Bookkeeper
Payroll Manager

Course fees

Payment Option 1 - Before $3,500.00 | Now Only $2,800.00 upfront*
Payment Option 2 - $300.00 Deposit then 29 x $100.00 weekly = $3,200.00*
Payment Option 3 - Completely customise your own payment plan here.

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Course units

FNSACC408

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

FNSACC416

Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

FNSACC312

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

FNSACC311

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

BSBSMB412

Introduce cloud computing into business operations

BSBFIA401

Prepare financial reports

FNSTPB401**

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

FNSTPB402**

Establish and maintain payroll systems

FNSACC412

Prepare operational budgets

FNSACC511

Provide financial and business performance information

BSBITU402

Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBITU306

Design and produce business documents

BSBCUS301

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

**Unit required for the FNSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set.
The Tax Agent Services Act 2009 prescribes through the Regulations that to be eligible for registration as a BAS Agent or Tax Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board, that at least 40% of the course must be completed under independent supervision. The strategic alliance that Australian College has in place with the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and the Australian Bookkeepers Association (ABA) supports our students to achieve this requirement.

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements.

Australian College requires:

Competent in spoken and written English
Successful completion of an LLN review prior to commencement
At least 16 years of age*
Access to a PC/laptop or similar, email address, internet
Additional reading materials and required textbooks may be used throughout the course
Access to an accounting or bookkeeping workplace for workplace training.

*Students under 18 year of age will need to provide parent/guardian consent.

Overseas Students Policy

As deﬁned in the ESOS Act 2000, 'Overseas students' are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certiﬁcation. Please refer to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Qualification pathways

Complete the required training and the assessment requirements
Have you studied a related course? Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Are you currently working in a related industry? Apply for Recognition of Current Competency (RCC)

Student reviews

"During the course I was working full-time and even had a baby! I would recommend the college to anyone who needs to study at their own pace, not the at the pace of the college!"

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