Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40610

About this course

Studying this Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) course online from Open Colleges, you will gain a thorough understanding of financial practices and procedures so you can work successfully in the financial sector.

Upon completion of this online financial services certificate course you will acquire the knowledge and training to effectively manage financial records, comply with basic legal principles, maintain sufficient financial reporting and understand specific tax requirements.

You will also learn how to use the MYOB computer accounting system in everyday business practices.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for this course you must:

• Have completed the School Certificate or equivalent

OR

• Hold a relevant qualification

OR

• Have relevant vocational experience.

Areas of study

While studying this financial services course, you will learn how to:

• Communicate in the workplace
• Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
• Use technology in the workplace
• Apply health and safety practices in the workplace
• Maintain financial records
• Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
• Administer accounts payable
• Make decisions in a legal context
• Prepare financial statements
• Process business tax requirements
• Maintain asset and inventory records
• Produce job costing information
• Prepare operational budgets

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Finance options

You may be eligible to receive Austudy for this course.

Student Support:

As a student of Open Colleges, you will have access to a range of student and administrative support options. Your course trainers are available via email, messaging and through your online course forums in OpenSpace. You will also have access to help with study skills such as time management, essay writing and referencing.

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How will this course advance my career?

After completing this financial services certificate program you will be adept in preparing tax forms, financial statements and operational reports – key procedures for effective business and accounting management.

You will gain an education in professional communication skills and an understanding of how to maintain a healthy and safe workplace. These skills alongside your industry knowledge will help guide you into a financial services position.

How else will I benefit from this certificate?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification: Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) FNS40604.
• Flexible study: doing your education by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support is available through Austudy.
• On completion of this course you will be eligible for at least four units of standing towards related undergraduate Open Colleges courses.
• FREE membership for 12 months with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Australia upon gaining your qualification.

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