Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

ABOUT THE COURSE

*This course meets the education requirements of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for registration as a BAS agent.

Nationally Recognised Training
Developed according to the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) for accounting and bookkeeping
Perfect for people who are seeking a career in the accounting industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agent and contract bookkeepers, or anyone wanting to enhance their professional skills in this area
Students will learn the core skills and knowledge required to perform tasks such as working effectively in the industry, carrying out financial calculations, processing financial transactions, preparing budgets and reports, setting up and maintaining payroll systems and learning about business taxation requirements and obligations.

UNITS

* A free MYOB education version will be included in this course.

FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping consists of 13 units (8 core units and 5 elective units).

Core Units

BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and installment activity statements
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems

Elective Units

BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

UPON COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, students will receive a nationally recognised qualification of FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and a Statement of Attainment.

Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Bookkeeper
Accounts Receivables Officer
Accounts Payables Officer
BAS Agent
Payroll Officer
Account Administrator
Account Clerk
Account Assistant
Small Business Owner

DURATION

Up to 12 months

ASSESSMENTS

Case studies
Written questions
Practical activities
Presentations

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal educational entry requirements.
However, our consultant will contact the student upon the enrolment to make sure the training is the right one.
The student is requested to complete a short language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to the commencement of the course to make sure the student is capable of completing the course successfully.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

A computer (Windows recommended) with internet and web browser access
Word/text processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software installed (e.g. Microsoft Office)
PDF reader

RECOGNITION of PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) / CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)

Some relevant knowledge and skills that students have gained through previous training, education and employment may be taken into account by Seed Training Group.
Australian Quality Framework (AQF) qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised. Please contact us for details.

OTHER RELEVANT COURSES/PATHWAY

FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

BSB50215 Diploma of Business

FNSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set

FINANCE OPTIONS

Fees must be paid within 5 working days of receiving the confirmation of enrolment and invoice for the enrolment fee.

Seed Training Group may cancel an enrolment or discontinue training if fees are not paid as required.

Both direct deposit and credit card are accepted.

*Please refer to the Student Information Handbook for further details regarding Fees & Refund Policy and Procedure.