Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Overview

Units included in this course meet the BAS Agent Board registration requirements. This course incorporates the foundations of accounting, including setting up and managing accounting systems using cloud computing applications, preparing financial reports, budgeting, payroll, preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements as well as preparing you to work as bookkeeper or within an accounts role. This course is suitable for anyone looking to get into the financial services field, or who wants to complement their current role with further understanding and learning.

Delivery

Public: Blended model (on-campus and online). Online learning requires approximately 8 hours per week in addition to face-to-face requirements.

Traineeship: Classroom or workplace setting, with the duration determined by the individual's training plan.

Where and When

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Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Duration

Public: 10 months

Traineeship: 10-48 months

Requirements

Students will need to have access to a computer and internet to complete coursework and assessments outside of scheduled classes. Computers will be available within scheduled classes.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student's needs will be selected.

FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems – Assessment 1 and 2 will be independently supervised within the classroom as part of the requirements for BAS registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements - Assessment 1 and 2 will be independently supervised within the classroom as part of the requirements for BAS registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Careers and Futures Expo

Join us from 3 pm - 7 pm on Thursday 27 August for our Careers and Futures Expo.

Held on our Mc Koy St Campus, our teachers and course information experts will be on site to answer all of your course related questions and help you to navigate the enrolment process.

Explore our campus and training facilities, connect with local businesses and industry professionals to gain valuable insight into real-world career pathways.

Registration is free, learn more here - Expo information and registration

Skills Developed

• Computerised cloud accounting using MYOB, Xero and QuickBooks
• Preparing financial reports and statements
• Payroll
• Preparing Business Activity statements (BAS) and instalment activity statements (IAS)
• Preparing budgets

Certification

• By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF Qualification.
• Once you complete this course you will also meet the education requirements for BAS agent registration (note: additional conditions apply, refer to www.tpb.gov.au for current requirements.)

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

This qualification may lead to further studies in accounting or related industry sectors such as management and leadership or business studies.

Careers

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. A possible job title may be:

• Contract or internal bookkeeper
• Trainee accountant
• Accounts officer
• Payroll clerk
• Accounts payable/receivable

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

If the Apply Now button is not visible, submit an enquiry and we'll let you know when course applications open.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.