Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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National code: FNS40222 Certificate (TAFE) Hawthorn, Wantirna Send me a link to this course

Get qualified to become a bookkeeper, accounts clerk or payroll officer and kick-start your accounting career.

You’ll gain the essential skills to perform a range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks with confidence including how to prepare financial reports, complete Business Activity Statements and maintain payroll systems.

Upon completion of this course, you’ll be eligible for BAS agent registration by the Tax Practitioners Board or you may consider continuing into the Diploma of Accounting.

Duration

6 months full-time; Hawthorn (March and August), Wantirna (March)

Intakes

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

Study mode

Full-time

VTAC course codes

3401010574
Wantirna (fee type determined by provider)
3400277204
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)
3400110574
Croydon (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, preparing budgets,
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 (FNS50222).

Course structure

To obtain this qualification, students must complete 13 units, including 10 core and 3 elective units. The full-time course will be delivered in one semester of 16-18 weeks duration. The part-time course will be delivered in two semesters each of 16-18 weeks duration.

Units of study

Core units

Design and produce spreadsheets (BSBTEC302)

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports (FNSACC321)

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers (FNSACC322)

Prepare operational budgets (FNSACC412)

Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities (FNSACC414)

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry (FNSACC418)

Prepare financial reports (FNSACC421)

Set up and operate computerised accounting systems (FNSACC426)

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements (FNSTPB411)

Establish and maintain payroll systems (FNSTPB412)

Elective units

Perform financial calculations (FNSACC323)

Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures (BSBESB402)

Write simple documents (BSBWRT311)

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, preparing budgets,
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 meets 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

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping Estimated course fees for 2023*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$8,250	$4,180	$836	Yes

Estimated course fees for 2023*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Is this a Free TAFE course?

Total Cost (GST Free)

$8,250

$4,180

$836

Yes

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 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

Free TAFE Government-subsidised place
You could have your tuition fees covered thanks to the Victorian Government's Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.

The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.

Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 620.

Entry requirements

3400277204

Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)

3401010574

Wantirna (fee type determined by provider)

How to apply

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Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059