Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing 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 judgment in completing routine and non-routine activities.
DELIVERY APPROACH AND MODE
The delivery approach of this course is based on a timetable of 20 hours per week. The mode of delivery and assessment of this course may include lectures, group workshops, presentations, practical activities, some self-directed learning as well as research reports. These components will be supported by blended learning methodologies, face to face classroom-based learning and/or a flexible approach with online learning
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 DURATION
This course is delivered over 30 weeks. However, depending on the time of enrolment and holiday periods throughout the year, the total duration of the course could be up to 40 weeks (including holidays).
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
REQUIREMENTS
Year 12 or equivalent literacy and numeracy levels;
and
Students must be 18 years of age or over
Upper intermediate English language proficiency is required for International students.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Lonsdale Institute is a training organization located in the heart of Melbourne and in Sydney. Some of the study options on offer include the Advanced Diploma of Business; the Diploma of Business; General English; the Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English; the Certificate III in Spoken and Written English; and the Diploma of Project Management.
