What is Accounting?

Accounting within a company is varied in its roles from Payroll to Strategic planning and risk analysis. Most companies hire accountants to take on diverse roles and are necessary for the daily running of a company. Accounting training will give you an edge to get into accounting jobs across Australia and is a step towards becoming a BAS agent.

What will I learn?

• Prepare financial reports and operational budgets
• Maintain financial records
• Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Produce job costing information
• Maintain asset and inventory records

What are the benefits?

• Use accounting software
• Prerequisite to enter the Diploma of Accounting course
• Learn about business tax requirements
• Write basic financial reports
• Nationally accredited qualification
• Can be combined with a Bookkeeping qualification
• Ability to study the accounting course online

Am I eligible for government funding?

Depending on your individual (or organisation's) situation, you may be eligible to receive government funding. The funding may cover part or the full cost of the program. To find out more about this opportunity speak to one of our consultants on 1300 883 445.

Can my work experience be recognised?

The skills and knowledge gained during your career can be credited towards getting a formal qualification. Known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the scheme can be used to gain a full or part qualification. To find out if your work experience applies, call us on 1300 883 445.

How will I be assessed?

To gain the qualification in Accounting you will have to pass a number of practical and workplace (or simulated workplace) assessments. The assessments for this course are based on both formal and informal processes as required by the government.

This program is made up of 9 core and 4 elective units of competency:

Industry Core Units

• Prepare financial reports
• Design and produce business documents
• Participate in OHS processes
• Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• Make decisions in a legal context
• Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
• Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
• Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
• Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

Elective Units

• Establish and maintain a payroll system
• Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities
• Establish and maintain a cash accounting system
• Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system

Download the Cert IV Accounting course guide.

Why study with us?

• Experienced RTO
• CBD located training centres
• Qualified trainers
• Flexible study options (online, classroom and on-site)
• Payment plan available

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