Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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National code: FNS40217 Certificate (TAFE) Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

Kick-start a rewarding and successful career in the finance industry with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Gain the skills and knowledge required to work in accounting support roles, such as a bookkeeper, accounts clerk or payroll officer.

You’ll gain practical knowledge of a variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks performed in the workplace, including completing Business Activity Statements (BAS), preparing financial reports, and establishing and maintaining a payroll system.

This course meets the educational requirements of obtaining the BAS agent registration by the Tax Practitioners Board (TFB).

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Duration

6 months full-time; Hawthorn (March and August), Wantirna (March and August). 12 months part-time; Hawthorn (August), Croydon (March and August)

Intakes

Croydon (March, August)
Hawthorn (March, August)
Wantirna (March, August) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

VTAC course codes

3400110574
Croydon (fee type determined by provider)
3400277204
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)
3401010574
Wantirna (fee type determined by provider)

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

In the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping students learn to perform duties such as:

completing Business Activity Statements (BAS)
operational reporting
producing non-complex management reports
setting up and operating a computer-based financial system
classifying, recording and reporting accounting information
establishing and maintaining a payroll system
managing a small office and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to

After successfully completing this course, students may wish to continue their studies with the Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217).

Course structure

To obtain this qualification, students must complete 13 units, including 8 core and 5 elective units. The full-time course will be delivered face-to-face in the classroom in one semester of 16-18 weeks duration. The part-time course will be delivered face-to-face in the classroom in two semesters each of 16-18 weeks duration.

Units of study

Core units

Prepare financial reports (BSBFIA401)

Introduce cloud computing into business operations (BSBSMB412)

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports (FNSACC311)

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers (FNSACC312)

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry (FNSACC408)

Set up and operate a computerised accounting system (FNSACC416)

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements * (FNSTPB401)

Establish and maintain payroll systems* (FNSTPB402)

* Unit required for the FNSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set.

Elective units

Elective units for full-time course:

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business (BSBSMB401)

Write simple documents (BSBWRT301)

Perform financial calculations (FNSACC313)

Produce spreadsheets (BSBITU304)

Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities (FNSACC414)

Elective units for part-time course:

Evaluate and authorise payment requests (FNSACM401)

Write simple documents (BSBWRT301)

Perform financial calculations (FNSACC313)

Produce spreadsheets (BSBITU304)

Implement effective communication strategies (BSBCMM402)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives, graduate skills and professional recognition.

Career opportunities

This qualification reflects job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions, including accounts payable officer, accounts receivable officer, bookkeeper and administration officer. Duties such as the following could be performed:

completing Business Activity Statements (BAS)
operational reporting
producing non-complex management reports
setting up and operating a computer-based financial system
classifying, recording and reporting accounting information
ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to
payroll duties
bookkeeping

Aims and objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be gainfully employed in accounting support roles, such as bookkeeper, accounts clerk, or payroll officer.

This course is currently meeting the educational requirements of obtaining the BAS (Business Activity Statement) agent registration by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). This qualification is recognised by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and students will be eligible for free student membership while completing the course.

Graduate skills

Students will be expected to have practical knowledge of a variety of accounting and bookkeeping tasks performed in the workplace.

Professional recognition

Students will be eligible for a free student membership with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) as Swinburne is recognised as an Accredited Training Provider. Student membership is available for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) upon application.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Free TAFE! You could have your tuition fees for this course covered in 2020 thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. Find out about your eligibility for Free TAFE.

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping Estimated course fees for 2020*
You will need to pay this amount	Fully covered	$2,200	$6,060

Estimated course fees for 2020*

For students who are granted a Free TAFE place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

Fully covered

$2,200

$6,060

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$440	$440

Indicative nominal course hours: 560.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession rates on tuition fees

Concessions provide eligible students with a discount on Swinburne’s standard tuition fees for a range of vocational education (TAFE) qualifications. You may be eligible for a concession rate on tuition fees if you:

are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a Certificate I–IV; OR
identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are eligible for a government-subsidised training place in a TAFE certificate, diploma or advanced diploma.

Entry requirements

Exit VCE or equivalent or Mature Age Entry. Applicants must complete the on-line literacy and numeracy assessment before enrolling.

Technical requirements

Students need a headphone/microphone and camera through a computer connected to the internet to use 'Collaborate Ultra ' within the CANVAS learning management system.

Text books

This course requires text books and students are not restricted where they purchase from. The list of required books is here.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Find out more

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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