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Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) FNS40604 (online course)

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Course Summary

Delivery method
Online/correspondence

Qualification
Certificate IV

Finance options
Austudy

Prerequisites
School Certificate or equivalent OR relevant qualification OR relevant vocational experience

Student support

  • Support and guidance available from qualified tutors and student services representatives
  • Student mentoring program to help students stay motivated and focused

Course fees
$157 x 12 months or SAVE 10% – pay upfront
Study time
Approx 615 hours
  

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About this course

A Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) program from Cengage Education will give you a thorough understanding of the guidelines, procedures and legislation to work successfully in the financial sector.

Upon completion of this 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.

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 Cengage courses.
  • FREE membership for 12 months with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Australia upon gaining your qualification.

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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