Certificate IV In Accounting And Bookkeeping

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Develop operational accounting and bookkeeping skills that will be highly valued in the business world

Course code

FNS40217

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston, Off Campus Delivery, Berwick, Online

International

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Length

On campus and off campus (Zoom): Full time 6 months. Part time 12 months. Online: 18 months.

Start dates

2024

• Read more about this course

  If you’re looking to work as a BAS agent or want to gain a formal qualification that reflects your BAS experience, this course is for you.
  
  Our experienced teachers are experts in the field and will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practical study and simulated work situations. Assessment is progressive throughout the program.
  
  This is an entry level course that can be completed full time over six months or part time over as months. Previous study or work experience in the field can reduce your completion time. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as assistant accountant, bookkeeper or BAS agent in a broad range of organisations.
  
  Online and off-campus students must have access to a computer with speakers, camera, headset and internet to complete this online program and have sufficient computer skills to be able to access a learning management system, attend webinars and use programs such as Microsoft Word.
  
  Chisholm Institute is one of the largest providers of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  FNSTPB402	Establish and maintain payroll systems
  FNSTPB401	Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  BSBITU306	Design and produce business documents
  BSBITU402	Develop and use complex spreadsheets
  BSBSMB412	Introduce cloud computing into business operations
  FNSACC408	Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
  BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  FNSACC311	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
  FNSACC413	Make decisions in a legal context
  FNSACC412	Prepare operational budgets
  FNSACC312	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
  BSBFIA401	Prepare financial reports
  FNSACC414	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  FNSACC416	Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
  BSBTEC302	Design and produce spreadsheets
  FNSACC313	Perform financial calculations
  FNSACC405	Maintain inventory records

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Accounting And Bookkeeping
  Possible job outcome	bookkeeping business activity statement (BAS) agent personal/executive assistant payroll officer

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  All applicants must complete the basic key skills builder assessment (BKSB) and obtain an exit level 3 - working level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework.(ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy., For online students: This course will require you to attend an interview. You will also be required to download MYOB software which is not compatible with an Apple computer.

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Student eligible for government-subsidised training Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$689.00	$3445.00	$7995.00
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$50.00	$50.00	$50.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$135	$270	$270
  Payable	$874.00	$3765.00	$8315.00
  Student eligible for Free TAFE course (Tuition fee exempt)
  Payable (Free TAFE)	$185.00	$320.00	N/A

  Please note: Additional resources will be required for the completion of this course. Term 1 - $270 and Term 2 - $280.

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.