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 Methods

• Blended – Teaching and assessment will be conducted on-campus and online.
• Traineeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of a traineeship

Locations

• McKoy Street, Wodonga Vic (Main campus)

When You Can Start

On-campus/blended: Start 11 February 2026 - Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page.

Induction/Orientation Day 04 February 2026

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team and to be notified when future dates are scheduled.

When You Can Enrol

On-campus/blended: Start 11 February 2026 - Apply via the ‘Apply now’ button in the course information page.

If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team and to be notified when future dates are scheduled.

Traineeship: - For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

Full-time: 10 months

Schedule

On-campus/blended: Wednesday - 1 day per week on-campus plus additional online learning (approximately 8 hours per week on top of face-to-face requirements).

Traineeship: Individual training plans will be developed in consultation with your employer, as part of your traineeship.

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).

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

Compulsory Units

BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports
FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

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.)

Fees

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in this selected course at Wodonga TAFE, if you’re eligible, subject to minimum numbers.

Government Funded $2,210.00 (Tuition $2,210.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $442.00 (Tuition $442.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,120.00 (Tuition $6,120.00, Materials $0.00)

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.

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

Pathways

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

How to apply

Apply online now via the ‘Apply Now’ button. If the course is not available for online application, register your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form to be notified when future dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Once you submit an application for this course you will receive a separate email from LLN Robot to complete both a Digital Assessment and a Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral and Numeracy Assessment (LLN Assessment) online.

Please check your junk mail if this does not come to your inbox. All students are asked to complete the Digital and LLN assessments to determine any support requirements and to ensure the course and mode of delivery is suitable for the student.

Please allow one hour to complete the Digital and LLN assessments. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as there is an audio section in the LLN assessment.

Your LLN and Digital assessments will need to be completed one week after receiving it to progress your application to the next stage, or your application may be withdrawn due to inactivity.

If you are unable to access the LLN assessment or the Digital assessment links please contact our Customer Experience team as soon possible.

Note: Completion of the LLN and Digital assessments does not guarantee a place in the course at Wodonga TAFE. Numbers are limited and selected applicants will be contacted to attend an interview. If an applicant is not accepted into their preferred course they will be contacted and provided information on alternate pathways and/or courses.

For traineeship information and enrolments, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

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.