Crunch the numbers with a career in bookkeeping.
Bookkeepers provide a valuable service to organisations and individuals all around the world, and have the freedom and flexibility to work for a business or within their own practice. The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping combines both the accounting and bookkeeping specialisations, giving you a variety of choices for career progression.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in accounting legislation, internal control procedures, cloud computing and setting up and operating a computerised accounting system. You will learn how to prepare business documents and reports, process financial, payroll and BAS statements and monitor the financial performance of an organisation.
An updated version of this qualification is being introduced in 2023. As we are committed to providing you with industry ready qualifications, new students will be enrolled into the latest version.
Throughout this course, you will gain skills in:
- Preparing business documents and report writing
- Processing financial transactions and reports
- Complying with accounting legislation
- Setting up and operating a computerised accounting system
- Payroll processing
- BAS statements
- Producing financial and business performance information
- Implementing accounting internal control procedures
- Cloud computing
You seek work as a bookkeeper, through your own business or as part of an organisation.
You will undertake a combination of self-paced study, classroom-based tutorials and individual assessments throughout this course. You will learn in a simulated workplace environment using real-life scenarios and organisational policies and procedures. If you are currently working in this field, you will have the opportunity to use existing workplace documentation for your training and assessment.
We are proudly recognised by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) as an Accredited Training Provider.
What is the ICB?
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession, through the establishment of a series of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and expertise.
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
To enrol in this course, you are required to have:
- Some administrative experience
- Good numeracy skills
- Basic computing skills
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
| FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| FNSACC416 | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain payroll systems |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
| FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
This qualification prepares you for roles such as:
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll or accounts officer
- Assistant accountant
Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab) .
On Campus
|
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Incidental fee |
Total fee |
|
General |
$3,001.20 |
$111.50 |
$107.00 |
$3,219.70 |
|
Concession |
$904.05 |
$111.50 |
$107.00 |
$1,122.55 |
Online
|
Tuition fee* |
Resource fee |
Incidental fee |
Total fee |
|
|
General |
$3,001.20 |
$111.50 |
$107.00 |
$3,219.70 |
|
Concession |
$904.05 |
$111.50 |
$107.00 |
$1,122.55 |
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Delivery locations and study options
On Campus
| Duration | 16 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus |
Online
| Duration | 16 months |
| When | Date: 2023 |
| Where |
Broome Campus Derby Campus Fitzroy Crossing Campus Halls Creek Campus Karratha Campus Kununurra Campus Minurmarghali Mia Campus Newman Campus Pundulmurra Campus Tom Price Campus Wyndham Campus |