Course details

CRICOS course code: 099391F

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the accounting system and related roles within various industries. The qualification reflects the job roles of employees with functions that could include:

• Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes
• Operational reporting
• Producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information
• Compiling data for job costing reports
• Supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems
• Classifying, recording and reporting accounting information
• Maintaining inventory records
• Managing a small office
• Ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to

DELIVERY APPROACH AND MODE

Delivery of the course is based on 20 hours face to face delivery per week over a period of 20 weeks delivered over 1 semester. This course is only available as face to face delivery for overseas student visa holders but is also available online, classroom and blended delivery for other participants.

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT

A variety of methods are incorporated into the course to accommodate different learning styles. These include project work, reports, portfolio development as well as individual presentations.

PATHWAYS

This course is a prerequisite to the Diploma of Accounting.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To attain a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, competency in the following 13 units must be achieved:

FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports

FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerized accounting system

BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development

FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain a payroll system

FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements

BSBITU422 Use digital technologies to collaborate in the workplace

FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

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