


Certificate IV In Accounting And Bookkeeping
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Develop the skills and knowledge to begin a career as a Business Activity Statement Agent
Develop operational accounting and bookkeeping skills that will be highly valued in the business world
When you complete the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you’ll be able to apply for registration as a Business Activity Statement (BAS) agent, once the required work experience has been completed.
You'll learn practical skills in areas such as manual and computerised accounts receivable; accounts payable and general ledger; tax and payroll; and the preparation of BAS and other financial statements.
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- Course code
- FNS40217
- On campus
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- Online
- Applications Open
- International
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- Length
- Full Time, 12 months. Part Time, 17 months.
- Start dates
- 19 April, 12 Jul and 4 Oct
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Read more about this course
This flexible online course allows you to study at your own pace with support from teachers, fellow students and student engagement officers every step of the way. Best of all, you can study whenever and wherever you want, giving you the freedom to complete your course alongside work and other commitments.
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Course units
Module 01: Business Operations FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry FNSACC413 Make decisions in a legal context Module 02: Legal and tax requirements BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Module 03: Business Activity Statements FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll Module 04: Prepare and produce business documents BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records Module 05: Accounting Systems FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Module 06: Spreadsheets and budgets BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets -
Career pathways
Nationally recognised training Certificate IV In Accounting And Bookkeeping Diploma Of Accounting Possible job outcome - accounts payable officer
- accounts receivable officer
- business activity statement (BAS) agent
- assistant accountant
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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.
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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)., Applicants must be 18 years or over, Chisholm Online students are also required to meet the requirements of the Chisholm Online Service Standards - https://www.chisholm.edu.au/study-online/how-studying-online-works/online-service-standards, This course will require you to download MYOB software which is not compatible with an Apple computer., You will be required to have regular access to a Windows PC in order to be able to successfully complete this course.
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Fees
Indicative course fees Concession Student eligible for government-subsidised training Full fee paying Module 01: Business Operations $93.00 $465.00 $1,060.00 Module 02: Legal and tax requirements $102.30 $511.50 $1,166.00 Module 03: Business Activity Statements $88.35 $441.75 $1,007.00 Module 04: Prepare and produce business documents $120.90 $604.50 $1,378.00 Module 05: Accounting Systems $111.60 $558.00 $1,272.00 Module 06: Spreadsheets and budgets $83.70 $418.50 $954.00 Payable $599.85 $2,999.25 $6,837.00 *Indicative fees as published are based on typical annual student contact hours per course, and are subject to change, given individual circumstances at enrolment.
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Help with fees
With Chisholm Online, you only pay for the module of study you enrol in. Talk to our Student Engagement Team on 1300 275 265 for more information about payment.
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.