Certificate IV in Accounting
| Course Code: | 074047F |
| Study Area(s): | Accounting and Financial Services Business |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | 1 year |
| Course Fees: | AUD $10,600 |
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Admission requirements
You are eligible if:
* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:
- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOFEL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOFEL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOFEL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).
Intake
February and July
Books and equipment (AUD)
Approximately $1,000
Study pathways
On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates may continue their study in:
* Diploma of Accounting (074046G) at Kangan Institute.
Career pathways
On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates may seek employment as:
- Professional bookkeeper/BAS agent
- Inventory clerk.
Course structure
This qualification consists of 13 units and includes the Certificate III in Accounts Administration (074048E).
In a typical week students studying the Certificate IV will attend classes generally four days per week with
approximately 20 to 25 hours of class participation. Classes may be scheduled any time between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Some units in this course will be delivered in an online mode using a computer.
The teaching methods used in the Certificate IV may include lectures, classroom-based teaching, practical demonstrations, class discussions, and field trips. The assessment methods may include periodic tests, assignments, both group and individual, classroom presentations, group work and observation.
Units of competency can also be completed by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where credit may be given for relevant, previous work/ study, thereby reducing the total number of hours of scheduled classes to be undertaken.
Units
Prepare financial reports
Design and produce business documents
Participate in OHS processes
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Make decisions in a legal context
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
Process business tax requirements
Prepare operational budgets
Maintain inventory records
Establish and maintain a payroll system
