Certificate IV in Accounting

About this course

The Certificate IV in Accounting program offered through SEEK Learning will give you basic skills in finance and accounting functions for the workplace.

Studying this government-accredited and nationally recognised course, you will learn how to prepare financial reports and operational budgets, maintain financial records, operate a computerised accounting system, manage budgets and forecasts, and maintain asset and inventory records.

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Eligibility

Anyone can apply.

Areas of study

In this certificate program, you will learn to:

• Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• Participate in OH&S processes
• Design and produce business documents
• Prepare financial reports
• Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
• Make decisions in a legal context
• Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
• Establish and maintain a payroll system
• Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
• Prepare operational budgets
• Prepare financial statement for non-reporting entities
• Maintain inventory records

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Finance options

If you are an Australian resident you may be eligible to receive Abstudy/Austudy or Youth Allowance.

Student support

As a student of OTEN through SEEK Learning, you will be periodically contacted by your teachers to discuss your education progress. Your enquiries will also receive priority attention and your assignments will be marked and returned within seven working days.

Upon enrolment you will gain access to the OTEN Learning Support (OLS) site, where you will be able to receive course updates and view your study progress. General student support is also available during business hours or via email.

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How will this course advance my career?

This course is ideal for anyone who is currently required to perform accounting duties such as preparing the Business Activity Statement (BAS), office taxes, operational reporting and preparing budgets, and looking to formalise these skills.

Upon completion of this certificate program you will have the training to pursue a career as an accounts receivable and payable clerk, payroll clerk, bookkeeper, general clerical assistant or trainee accountant.

How else will I benefit from this certificate?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Certificate IV in Accounting.
• Studying online/by correspondence means you can study where you want, at your own pace.
• Gain industry-relevant skills and a qualification that’s highly valued.
• Course materials provided.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.
• Your qualification may articulate into university programs to help you advance in your education levels.

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