Certificate IV in Accounting & Book keeping

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end. Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Course Details

13 Units must be completed

10 core units plus

3 elective units

 

Core units

  • BSBTEC302: Design and produce spreadsheets
  • FNSACC321: Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
  • FNSACC322: Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
  • FNSACC412: Prepare operational budgets
  • FNSACC414: Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
  • FNSACC418: Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
  • FNSACC421: Prepare financial reports
  • FNSACC426: Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
  • FNSTPB411: Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  • FNSTPB412: Establish and maintain payroll systems

Elective units

  • BSBWRT311: Write simple documents
  • BSBESB403: Plan finances for new business ventures
  • BSBLDR413: Lead effective workplace relationships

Note: Course duration may vary due to prior qualifications and credit transfers applied.

Above list only includes units selected by Vibe College in delivering. However, there are more units listed within training package for elective units. Vibe College may change the units in agreement with students and related stakeholder to meet the need of learners/changing industry trend.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Student must have completed at least an Australian year 12 equivalent. However, depending upon the student previous experiences and the nationality of studies, year 11 (Australian Equivalent) may be sufficient.*
  • Must pass Vibe College’s Internal LLN/English Placement Test
*Applicable for student nationalities and who would fall under SSVF matrix.

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

  • The student must provide evidence of attaining an overall IELTS score of 6 bands or equivalent scores on a similar test (such as PTE, etc).
  • Or the student must have attained at least  Intermediate level of English and must provide evidence of the same.
  • Or the student must pass Vibe’s relevant Internal English Placement Test.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS EXEMPTIONS

The Student can be exempted from English Language Requirements if:

  • They are enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students.
  • Or they have completed at least five years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
  • Or they have, in the two years before applying for the student visa, completed in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while he/she held a student visa.

Vibe College has a number of options to allow you to select a payment method best suited to your financial needs. Course fees can be paid in person, by phone, internet banking, or credit card.

Fee for Service

  • Option 1: Upfront 100% Payment.
    You can pay course fees in full upfront either by direct debit or credit card. A direct debit or direct withdrawal of funds can be arranged and scheduled from your nominated bank account. We accept payments by MasterCard or Visa.
  • Options 2: Payment Plan
    You are required to make first installment before course commencement and make the remaining payments through convenient installments weekly, fortnightly, monthly or per semester. Terms and conditions apply.
  • Options 3: Direct Debit
    You can arrange direct debit payments to us with your banking provider
  • Options 4: Credit Card
    We accept payments by MasterCard or Visa.

Note: Payments by  MasterCard and Visa credit Card attract a 2.5% surcharge  which will be added to the payment account being made. American express credit cards attract a 3% surcharge.

Study Outcomes

On completion of your studies you will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting And Bookkeeping FNS40222  Qualification certificate, issued by VIBE COLLEGE.

Possible Career Outcomes

  • Payroll Officer
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Accounts  Clerk
  • BAS Agent

Pathways Information

After achieving Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222,
individuals may undertake: FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

Certificate IV in Accounting and Book keeping includes no mandatory requirement for practical placement. However, we do assist our student to get in touch with various employers to obtain practical experience.

Vocational placement helps you prepare for the real world with real-life skills. For more information on work placement or support services that we are able to offer, please feel free to contact us or talk to your course adviser at Vibe College today.

Govt. Guidlines

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