Certificate IV in Accounting

Accounting is the process of communicating financial information about a business to shareholders and managers. The art lies in selecting information that is relevant to the user and is reliable.

About this Qualification

The Certificate IV in Accounting will provide you with the skills necessary to undertake tasks for both individuals and at the corporate level. This qualification offers a useful and practical qualification for those interested in a career in Finance, Accounting, and Commerce.

What you will Learn

You will learn how to perform tasks such as; Payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable processing, maintenance of general ledger, preparation of financial reports, the ability to use computer software (MYOB) in the accounting environment, an accounting qualification for membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians(AAT) and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).

Your Career

The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to undertake duties such as:
• Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes
• Operational reporting
• Producing of basic management reports
• Preparing budgets
• Supervising the operation of computer based systems
• Classifying, recording and reporting of accounting information
• Maintaining inventory records
• Managing a small office

Units of Competency

The Certificate IV in Accounting requires 13 units of competency

Core Units

BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBOHS303B Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
FNSACC301A Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC403A Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSBKG404A Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Elective Units

BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC303A Perform financial calculations
FNSACC401A Process business tax requirements
FNSBKG405A Establish and maintain a payroll system

Duration

6 to 18 months

Cost

$190* (Training delivered across Victoria with Victorian State & Commonwealth Government funding. People with disabilities encouraged to apply for training)

Pathways

Successful completion means you are eligible to enrol in FNS50210 Diploma of Accounting.