Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210

About this course

Studying a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping online through Open Colleges will give you a thorough understanding of the financial industry and the role of bookkeeping in a business.

Upon completion of this bookkeeping certificate course you will have learnt essential bookkeeping skills, including using the MYOB computerised accounting system, maintaining records, preparing financial statements and implementing efficient payroll procedures.

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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 online bookkeeping course, you will learn how to:

• Establish and maintain a cash accounting system
• Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system
• Establish and maintain a payroll system
• Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
• Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
• Contribute to OH&S hazard identification and risk assessment
• Design and produce business documents
• Write simple documents
• Perform financial calculations
• Prepare financial reports
• Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities
• Develop and implement policies and practices relevant to bookkeeping activities
• Develop and use complex spreadsheets
• Monitor and manage small business operations

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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?

The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping program will open the door to a career as a contract or permanent bookkeeper or BAS agent. You will also have the education and training to manage financial records for your own business.

Upon completion of this certificate program, you will be able to articulate directly into the Diploma of Accounting course. You will also have the educational requirements to register as a BAS (Business Activity Statement) agent and fulfil BAS agent responsibilities.

This course meets the TAX Practitioners Board's (TPB) current education requirements for registered BAS agents as well as the new requirements effective from 1 March 2012.

How else will I benefit from this certificate?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Complementary 12-month student membership with The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.
• 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.
• Extra learning materials provided, including textbooks and MYOB Student Edition.

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