Course Overview

This course is designed to reflect the job role of contract bookkeepers or employees performing book keeping tasks for organisations in a range of Industries.

Students will gain skills in computer applications, especially in the use of MYOB Accounting software products and in preparing financial reports and records for a range of business types, including BAS statements and other financial statements, developing bookkeeping management systems for organisations and general administration.

Persons providing a BAS service must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the educational requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. This information should be sourced directly from the Tax Practitioners Board website. 

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping.

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Employment Prospects

• Contract bookkeeper providing BAS services
• Establishment of a bookkeeping business

Entry Requirements

• Students are required to undertake a literacy and numeracy assessment
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Good computer skills

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate IV in Accounting
• Diploma of Accounting
• Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business reports
BSBOHS303B	Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
FNSBKG401A	Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities
FNSBKG402A	Establish and maintain a cash accounting system
FNSBKG403A	Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system
FNSBKG404A	Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
FNSBKG405A	Establish and maintain a payroll system
FNSINC401A	Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
Elective Units
FNSACC301A	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC401A	Process business tax requirements
FNSACC404A	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC302A	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers