TAFE SA
12 months
Gain a nationally-recognised Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping through TAFE SA's flexible online and blended program. Develop practical skills in BAS lodgement, payroll processing, and financial reporting to launch careers as bookkeepers, BAS agents, or accounts professionals.
You must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) before enrolling. TAFE SA recommends that you have completed Year 11 or any Certificate III or higher qualification before starting. You will need access to a computer with internet connection and may need to purchase textbooks. No prior accounting experience is required.
The course comprises 10 core units and 3 elective units covering essential accounting and bookkeeping competencies. Core units include: Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers, Complete business activity and instalment activity statements, Design and produce spreadsheets, Establish and maintain payroll systems, Prepare financial reports, Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities, Prepare operational budgets, Process financial transactions and extract interim reports, Set up and operate computerised accounting systems, and Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry. Elective units include: Design and produce business documents, Design and produce complex spreadsheets, Perform financial calculations, Process business tax requirements, and Produce job costing information.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with strong industry connections and a proven track record. 90% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training, and 87% would recommend their training to others (2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey). The provider offers flexible study modes including online and blended learning, comprehensive support services, and clear pathways to further qualifications such as the Diploma of Accounting.
Upon completion, you'll have secure and sustainable job prospects in the accounting and bookkeeping sector, with unemployment below average and steady job growth predicted over the next five years. You can work across Australia in full-time and part-time roles in professional, scientific and technical services, construction, education and training, retail trade, and many other industries. The qualification provides a pathway to becoming a Registered BAS Agent or Licensed Bookkeeper, and can lead to further study in the Diploma of Accounting to become a Registered Tax Agent.
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