STUDY METHOD:
Online
QUALIFICATION:
Nationally Recognised
START DATE:
Anytime
Course Overview
This qualification is for workers in the accounting industry. These may include BAS Agents, contract bookkeepers, employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries and those who need to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, and provide advice or deal with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements.
This qualification is aimed at those people who would like a career in the accounting or bookkeeping industry.
- Who is the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping for?
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry. These may include:
- BAS Agents
- contract bookkeepers
- employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries
- those who need to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, and provide advice or deal with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements.
Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
There are no specified entry requirements for this qualification specified within the Financial Services Training Package.
Noting this, ISM does require persons who undertake this course to:
- Be aged 18 years or over at the time of enrolment
- Have access to internet, office equipment, technology, software and consumables, integrated financial software systems, legislation and industry material
- Participate in an initial interview to evaluate language, literacy and numeracy skills and determine suitability for the course.
- Complete the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Assessment
- Complete the Pre-course Evaluation Form (where required)
- Complete the Induction Program.
- Possess suitable language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials and perform tasks related to recording industry routines, maintaining computerised systems, providing written feedback to stakeholders, recording transactions and financial information, interpreting workplace policy and procedure, reporting hazards, and complying with legislation.
- What You’ll Learn
Prepare financial reports
Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
Establish and maintain payroll systems
- Licensing Information
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
- Units Of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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 | ||
3 electives are selected by the trainer from this list, on enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
BSBHRM526 | Manage payroll (Elective) | ||
FNSACC413 | Make decisions in a legal context (Elective) | ||
BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development (Elective) | ||
FNSPAY511 | Process salary packaging arrangements and additional (Elective) | ||
FNSPAY512 | Process superannuation payments in payroll (Elective) | ||
** Units Of Competency electives may change from the above detail listed in this course based on different cohorts and customised programs for clients.
Click here for the course outline for FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements.
Click here for the course outline for FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems.
- Duration and Study Load
We recognise that each learner has their own pace and preferences, and thus, we offer a flexible duration for the program.
- 12-month part-time and 6-month full-time
- Payment Options
- Pay upon enrolment with Stripe
- Invoice Request
The option to pay up to 4x monthly payment instalments is available by invoice.
Participants are required to pay no more than $1,500.00 prior to the commencement of the course. The remaining fees will be due after commencement with the due date outlined on the invoice. For more information click here.
*This qualification is delivered in an online format by a third-party provider.
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INDUSTRY LEADING QUALIFICATIONS
FAQ’s
All students are offered the opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Recognition of Prior Learning is a form of assessment that acknowledges the skills and knowledge you already have. Such skills and knowledge may have been gained through: formal or informal training conducted by industry or education institutions; work experience; life experience.
The main principle underpinning RPL is that for competency-based training the focus should be on the outcomes of learning, rather than how, when or where the learning occurred. In order to grant RPL, the assessor must be confident that the candidate is currently competent against the endorsed industry or enterprise competency standards or outcomes specified in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited courses.
As a form of assessment, RPL uses a process known as competency-based assessment. Please ensure you read and understand how this works and how to have your skills and knowledge recognised.
An RPL Policy and Procedures document and RPL Kit is available if you feel you already hold the skills and knowledge of a particular competency and would like to apply for RPL.
The Policy and Procedures explain what RPL is, the benefits, forms and rules of evidence, the process and how to apply for RPL.
Complete our RPL eligibility form here.
Assessments for this course will be provided on your learner portal, which is accessible via Desktop, tablet or mobile.
These assessments vary depending on the unit within the qualification and can include the following:
- Quizzes
- Written tasks and/or case studies.
- Examination
- Verbal assessment, by way of an interview with your trainer
- Observation by a trainer
- Supervisor checklists
To find out more information about assessments and completion requirements, you can contact us here.
- Study anywhere, anytime
- User-friendly learning management system
- Course content and assessments are all online and available 24/7
- Accreditation ensures that our courses meet established industry needs
- Assessment are marked within 10 business days
- No classroom attendance, no travel expenses
- Trainer and administration support throughout
- Designated course coordinator with regular contact to help you keep motivated and on track
- Certificates are issued within 21 days of course completion
- No hidden fees
To enable completion of this qualification you will require an internet connection to access learning materials and assessments via ISM’s eLearning Portal.
All materials are online and can be accessed via the ISM e-learning portal.
Our system works best with the following browsers: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer 11.
Some assessments may require you to record using a device (such as a smartphone) and submit via our eLearning portal.
To find out more about assessments and completion requirements, you can contact us here.
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Once your enrolment and payment has been processed you will receive an email with additional details on your learning, including log in details and instructions on how to access your program within our eLearning platform.
If payment has not yet been made, you may also receive additional payment information and an invoice or be contacted by one of our team to make payment arrangements. Please note that log in details to your qualification or course will only be provided once your initial payment has been received, unless prior arrangements have been made between ISM and your organisation.