Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
National ID: FNS40217 | State ID: BDQ3
A career you can count on
This course provides an insight into the issues and processes of accounting for an organisation and prepares you for work as a payroll clerk or bookkeeper. You'll learn to record and create summaries of financial transactions of an organisation for management purposes.
This course also prepares you for entry into the Diploma of Accounting.
Keen to get started? We offer this course on campus and online.
Gain these skills
- Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- Establish and maintain a payroll system
- Prepare financial reports, statements and operational budgets
- Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Is this course right for me?
I have the following attributes:
- Strong organisational and record keeping skills
- Good maths and analytical skills
- Methodical and logical
- Focussed with good attention to detail
Some of the courses on the list can be done completely online. However some of the courses require a practical component which can't be done online, or some may be a mix of online and face-to-face learning. We’ll let you know what's required for your course. For a full list of online courses, please use the filters under the Refine course results menu.
Entrance Requirements
Important information
Job opportunities
Further study
How to apply
Fees
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver |
Non-School Leaver |
AQF |
| C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 |
C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent |
Certificate II or Certificate III |
Job opportunities
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
Further study
North Metropolitan TAFE offers you a range of further study opportunities, see below for a list of related courses.
How to apply
On campus (full-time)
To apply to study on campus (full-time) through TAFE Admissions please go to tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
Other study types
For all other study types such as on campus (part-time), skill sets, online, employer-based study and apprenticeships or traineeships visit our Apply and Enrol page.
International students
International students should contact www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Fees
Estimated Course Fee
|
Estimated Concession Fee
|
Eligible for VSL
|
| $3,090.00 |
$993.00 |
No |
These fees are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis.
- Fees might differ between courses delivered at different campuses due to the elective units included in the course study plan or adapting courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for each individual student depending on the units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning.
- Fees are payable at enrolment each semester for the units enrolled for that period. Some year-long courses might have a bigger fee load in the first semester.
- Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
- For secondary school aged persons (in 2020, students born on or after 1 July 2002 who are at least 15 years old) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course fee chargeable in 2020 is $420 plus the resource fees and discretionary fees.
- Prices quoted include resource fees, but do not include material fees such as the cost of books, uniforms and students personal equipment.
- The course fee cap applicable to Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas only applies during the current calendar year, so fees might differ for students enrolling in semester 2.
- VET Student Loans Eligible Courses and Caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government
- Concessions and Secondary School Age cap do not apply to commercial courses, or Foundation Programs (ESL, General Education, etc.)
- Course information and fees are subject to change without notice
Delivery location, important dates and study options
During your course of study, NMTAFE may use a variety of learning practices to ensure you get the best outcome for your learning journey.
This may include online learning, face-to-face classroom, laboratory/workshop delivery, work placement or a combination of these, depending on which is most appropriate.
Continuous enrolment, 2020
Perth (Northbridge) - Traineeship
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 year/s |
| When |
Continuous enrolment |
| Where |
Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
Employer-based
Traineeship
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBCUS301 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| BSBCUS403 |
Implement customer service standards |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBITU402 |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets |
| BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
| BSBSMB402 |
Plan small business finances |
| BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| BSBWOR501 |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC405 |
Maintain inventory records |
| FNSACC407 |
Produce job costing information |
| FNSACC411 |
Process business tax requirements |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC413 |
Make decisions in a legal context |
| FNSACC414 |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
| FNSACM401 |
Evaluate and authorise payment requests |
| FNSINC301 |
Work effectively in the financial services industry |
| FNSINC401 |
Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry |
| FNSORG505 |
Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements |
| FNSORG506 |
Prepare financial forecasts and projections |
| FNSPAY501 |
Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll |
| FNSPAY502 |
Process superannuation payments in payroll |
| FNSPAY503 |
Process complex employee terminations in payroll |
| FNSPAY504 |
Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll |
| FNSPAY505 |
Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll |
| BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
Apply now
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apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 1, 2020
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBITU314 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth (Northbridge) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBITU314 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth (Northbridge) - Online - Term 2 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
4 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 1, 2020 |
| Where |
Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC414 |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Semester 2, 2020
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBITU314 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth (Northbridge) - On Campus
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
1 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
On campus
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBITU314 |
Design and produce spreadsheets |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth (Northbridge) - Online - Term 3 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
4 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC414 |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
Perth (Northbridge) - Online - Term 4 Intake
Details
Fees and charges
Units
Overview
| Duration |
4 semester/s |
| When |
Semester 2, 2020 |
| Where |
Perth (Northbridge) |
| How |
Online
|
Fees and charges
Local full time students
Course fees are made up of two components, tuition fees and resource fees.
Tuition fees are determined by multiplying the course fee rate by the nominal hours, which is the number of hours in which an average student could be expected to complete each unit. They are not the hours of training or instruction.
Resource fees are charges for material that are essential to a course or unit, and are purchased by NMT to be used by students during the course.
Fees may vary depending on the units you are enrolled in so an approximate amount has been shown. You will be given the exact amount of your fees at enrolment. Part time student fees will vary depending on the number of units you are enrolled in.
Please note, you may also need to buy textbooks or equipment for your course.
International Students
Check TAFE International WA to confirm this course is available to international students. You will pay your tuition fees to TIWA.
Units
Core
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
| 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 |
| BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Elective
| National ID |
Unit Title |
| BSBITU306 |
Design and produce business documents |
| BSBWRT301 |
Write simple documents |
| FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
| FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC414 |
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
Apply now
Ready to apply for this course? Check out the
apply and enrol page for more information.
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