Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

This is a Free TAFE for Priority Course. Find out about your eligibility

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

Course code

FNS40222

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Online

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 18 months.

Start dates

29 January (Online), February, April, July, October

• 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
  FNSACC322	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
  FNSTPB411	Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  BSBTEC301	Design and produce business documents
  BSBTEC302	Design and produce spreadsheets
  FNSTPB412	Establish and maintain payroll systems
  BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  FNSACC405	Maintain inventory records
  FNSACC323	Perform financial calculations
  FNSACC421	Prepare financial reports
  FNSACC414	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  FNSACC412	Prepare operational budgets
  FNSACC321	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
  FNSACC426	Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
  FNSACC418	Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

• Course and career pathways

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

• 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

  Applicants are required to complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and obtain a minimum exit level 3 - working level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)., online students must be 18 yrs or older at time of course commencement

• Fees

  Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
  Free TAFE	FREE
  Concession	$952
  Government subsidised	$4,757
  Full fee paying	$9,608
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$350
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check 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.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• 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 out 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. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.