Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Since 1 March 2010, Tax and Business Activity Statement(BAS) agents are required to be registered under the new Tax Agent Services Act 2009. The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping includes the units to ensure your compliance with this requirement. The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping is a nationally recognised qualification.
Bookkeeping is a vital and interesting career path. It is important for a business to have an accurate record of financial transactions including sales, purchases, income, and payments.
 

About this Qualification

The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping course is ideal for those already in a bookkeeping role or for those aspiring to become a bookkeeper. This nationally recognised qualification reflects the recent Government legislative changes for the industry.

What you will Learn

You will learn a range of vital bookkeeping skills, including:
• Establishing and maintaining manual and computerised accounting systems
• Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office financial statements
• Developing bookkeeping management systems for organisations
• General administration

Your Career

The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping offers a useful and practical qualification enabling you to (or to be more effective at):
• Prepare financial reports
• Develop bookkeeping policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain a cash and accrual accounting system
• Complete a BAS
• Maintain a payroll system

Units of Competency

The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping 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
FNSBKG401A Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities
FNSBKG402A Establish and maintain a cash accounting system
FNSBKG403A Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system
FNSBKG404A Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
FNSBKG405A Establish and maintain a payroll system
FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Elective Units

BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC403A Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting 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.