Victoria University
0.5 years full time or longer for part time
This Certificate IV equips you with practical accounting and bookkeeping skills to launch a career in financial services. Perfect for those seeking entry-level roles as bookkeepers or accounts support officers, or as a pathway to higher accounting qualifications.
Applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and literacy and numeracy assessment to determine suitability. While specific educational qualifications are not mandated, the university considers your education, work experience, current skills, and personal attributes during assessment. If you don't meet entry criteria, pathway courses are available. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may allow you to complete the course more quickly if you have relevant work or study experience.
The course comprises 13 units: 10 core units covering design and production of spreadsheets, processing financial transactions and extracting interim reports, administering subsidiary accounts and ledgers, preparing operational budgets, preparing financial statements for non-reporting entities, working effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, preparing financial reports, setting up and operating computerised accounting systems, completing business activity and instalment activity statements, and establishing and maintaining payroll systems. Additionally, students select 3 elective units from options including performing financial calculations, processing business tax requirements, and writing simple documents.
Victoria University is a leading Australian institution ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and #1 for skills development according to QILT. VU offers practical, industry-aligned training through qualified and dedicated trainers, with 4000+ industry connections ensuring course relevance. The university provides seamless pathways to further study, including progression to Diploma and Bachelor of Accounting qualifications, and comprehensive 24/7 learning support through the Learning Hub.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue roles as bookkeepers, accounts support officers, accounts payable/receivable specialists, payroll officers, and Business Activity Statement (BAS) agents. The qualification includes units approved by the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB), enabling registration as a tax agent with appropriate registration. Additionally, the Certificate IV provides a seamless pathway to the Diploma of Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting, allowing for accelerated completion of higher qualifications.
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