GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
6 months (full-time) or 1.5 years (part-time) or 2 years (traineeship)
Become a qualified bookkeeper or BAS agent with this Certificate IV that meets Tax Practitioners Board requirements. Learn to manage financial records, prepare business activity statements, and handle accounting tasks across various industries.
Applicants must complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to demonstrate required literacy and numeracy levels. A Pre-training Review interview is required to ensure the course suits your needs and that you are likely to complete successfully. Traineeship or Apprenticeship students must apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise an apprenticeship contract before applying. Students must have a laptop/computer with internet access, webcam, headset/microphone, and access to two computer screens for online delivery.
The course comprises 13 units: 10 core and 3 elective. Core units include: Design and produce spreadsheets, Process financial transactions and extract interim reports, Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers, Prepare operational budgets, Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities, Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, Prepare financial reports, Set up and operate computerised accounting systems, Complete business activity and instalment activity statements, and Establish and maintain payroll systems. Elective units include: Design and produce complex spreadsheets, Perform financial calculations, and Process business tax requirements.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) with national recognition. The institute offers flexible delivery options including online, on-campus, and traineeship-based learning across multiple campuses in Northern Victoria. GOTAFE provides comprehensive student support services including learning support, counselling, disability support, and career guidance to ensure student success.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as Accounts Receivable Officers, Accounts Payable Officers, Payroll Officers, Bookkeepers, or BAS Agents. The qualification meets Tax Practitioners Board educational requirements for BAS agent registration, opening pathways to self-employment or roles in accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and various industries requiring bookkeeping expertise. Students may also progress to further study such as the Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222).
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