Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Campus Diploma Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Diploma
Starts
Fall, Spring

Introduction

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is a Diploma program taught at South Metropolitan TAFE, Australia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

South Metropolitan TAFE’s Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222) is a nationally recognised program for building skills in accounting and bookkeeping. Students study preparing financial reports, establishing payroll systems, processing financial transactions, setting up computerised accounts, and maintaining balance sheets. The course also includes lodging business and instalment activity statements and using computerised accounting software such as MYOB and XERO.

The course is available part-time, with units timetabled for delivery in each semester. South Metropolitan TAFE provides details of unit timetables by campus, including class attendance requirements for particular units. Students enrol in units of their choosing for part-time study after receiving an offer. South Metropolitan TAFE also states this course meets the Tax Practitioners Board education requirements for registration as a BAS agent.

Modules

  • Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
  • Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Establish and maintain payroll systems
  • Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  • Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  • Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system
  • Perform financial calculations
  • Design and produce spreadsheets
  • Prepare operational budgets
  • Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
  • Set up and operate computerised accounting systems

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping at South Metropolitan TAFE for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by South Metropolitan TAFE.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by South Metropolitan TAFE as pre-requiste for admission in Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be eligible for the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, students typically need to possess:

  • A completed secondary education qualification or equivalent.
  • A strong interest in finance and accounting.
  • Basic proficiency in mathematics.
  • Prior vocational experience in accounting or bookkeeping may be beneficial.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Assistant Accountant
  • Payroll Officer
  • BAS (Business Activity Statement) Agent
  • Accounts Receivable Officer
  • Accounts Payable Officer
  • Bookkeeper

Scholarships

43 fully funded scholarships are listed for Australia. See Australia scholarships.