Accounting and Bookkeeping
Certificate IV in
Overview
Preston, Epping
Preston, Epping
6 months full time / 2 years part time
6 months full time / 2 years part time
No formal prerequisites.
Australian Year 11 equivalent. Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0.
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Your first step into the world of finance
You can enter the finance industry with essential skills as an accounting support officer and bookkeeper with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. You’ll gain practical knowledge of a variety of accounting and bookkeeping skills necessary for the workplace, include completing BAS statements, preparing financial reports and establishing a payroll system. Bookkeeping is a large and stable occupation, with a predicted 50,000 job openings in the next five years. Bookkeepers and accountants are necessary across all industries, so you can choose where you want to go, and never be bored.
Graduate job ready with practical skills
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certification IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is a practical course that will give you the foundation for a career in accounting. You’ll learn both traditional manual accounting and computerised accounting, through programs including MYOB, BAS, Payroll and Excel. At Melbourne Polytechnic, we’ve worked directly with professional accounting bodies to develop a course that ensures you’re industry ready. You’ll learn from teachers with real-world experience, including BAS agents and certified practicing accountants. This course is accredited by Australia’s professional accounting bodies.
Join a global occupation
Graduates of this course will have learned the skills needed and met the educational requirements set by the Tax Practitioners Board to work as a bookkeeper or BAS agent. You might work in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable or BAS preparation. Accountants are needed across all industries, all around the world, so you can choose where and how you work, or study further to increase your skills in the finance industry.
Career Pathways
Where will this take me
Careers in accounting are international and cross-industry. Opening your own accounting practice, working for a multinational, or somewhere in between, this qualification provides the essential fundamental building block to your career in the diverse world of accounting.Pathways
You may articulate into the Diploma of Accounting and even onto the Bachelor of Accounting.Akolda Bil
"It means future to me. All I was doing before this was working in small jobs, or jobs that aren't going to get me far in life, so studying is a huge deal to me. It got me where I am now.... Studying gave me a path to go somewhere in my life."
Course Details
How you learn
- Face-to-face
- Classroom
Class Schedule
Evening classes with some Saturday classes. An informal interview will be conducted by a department staff, by calling 03 9269 8400.
Assessment Methods
Assessment consists of classroom testing, assignments, presentations, group work, and case studies.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| BSBFIA401 | PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS | Core | 50 |
| BSBITU306 | DESIGN AND PRODUCE BUSINESS DOCUMENTS | Core | 80 |
| BSBITU314 | Design and produce spreadsheets | Core | 35 |
| BSBSMB412 | INTRODUCE CLOUD COMPUTING INTO BUSINESS OPERATIONS | Core | 50 |
| FNSACC311 | PROCESS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND EXTRACT INTERIM REPORTS | Core | 60 |
| FNSACC312 | ADMINISTER SUBSIDIARY ACCOUNTS AND LEDGERS | Core | 40 |
| FNSACC313 | PERFORM FINANCIAL CALCULATIONS | Core | 30 |
| FNSACC408 | WORK EFFECTIVELY IN THE ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING INDUSTRY | Core | 40 |
| FNSACC412 | PREPARE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS | Core | 40 |
| FNSACC414 | PREPARE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NON-REPORTING ENTITIES | Core | 60 |
| FNSACC416 | SET UP AND OPERATE A COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM | Core | 80 |
| FNSTPB401 | COMPLETE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND INSTALMENT ACTIVITY STATEMENTS | Core | 50 |
| FNSTPB402 | ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PAYROLL SYSTEMS | Core | 45 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
You can seek Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where your work experience or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. RPL is individually assessed based on evidence submitted by the student to the teaching department. Applications for RPL will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic trainers, academics and where appropriate, industry experts.
Studying at Melbourne Polytechnic
Student Services
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Services & support
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Our Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic (SLAM) team run the fun stuff on campus: things like movie nights, bake sales, cook-offs, career expos, spring markets, and much more.
Student Life at Melbourne Polytechnic
Specialist Training Facilities
Melbourne Polytechnic has a large range of specialist training facilities in health and community, construction, hospitality, education and more.
Specialist Training Facilities
Scholarships
One of the most common misconceptions about scholarships is that you have to be 'top in your class' to apply. Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria such as merit, your area of study and personal circumstances.
ScholarshipsFees & Costs
Free TAFE
Free TAFE places are limited for this course in 2020. Please call 9269 8400 and we can advise you whether Free TAFE places are still available.
Free TAFE for priority courses cover the cost of tuition fees for students who are eligible. Materials and amenities may still apply.
Please note that the Free TAFE for Priority Courses initiative will pay your tuition fees for only one course. Once you have commenced in a tuition-free priority course, you are not eligible for further tuition-free places again, even if you do not finish your first tuition-free priority course.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
To find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy we recommend you contact us help you find out.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1 November 2019. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Materials and Amenities cost
You will be required to purchase textbooks. A book list will be provided at enrolment. The teaching department will provide all additional materials. You are also expected to have access to a computer. Computers are available in Melbourne Polytechnic’s computer labs and library if you do not have a computer at home. Lists of required materials, books and timetables will be provided at course induction or class enrolment by the teaching department.Attend an Info Session
Requirements
There are no formal prerequisite units for this course. If you would like additional information, we encourage you to attend one of our Information Sessions. Academic: Australian Year 11 equivalent or "O-Levels" with at least 4 credits preferably including Mathematics, English and subjects in the discipline area.English: Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, Pearson PTE Academic 42 overall with no individual communicative skill below 36, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other:Full-time only for international students
Next Steps
We're really excited for you to join the Melbourne Polytechnic community and we look forward to supporting you on your education journey.
The first step to enrolling is completing the application short form. You'll then receive a link to complete a few more personal details.
It is a mandatory government requirement for all prospective students to complete an online literacy and numeracy assessment. Once you are ready to enrol, you will be invited to attend of our Skills and Job Centres, or come to campus to complete your enrolment in person.
For certificate-level courses, you can pay by weekly or fortnightly direct debit using our Tuition Payment Plan. Read more about TPPs here.
If you need assistance with your application and the next steps, you can contact one of our Education and Course Advisors on 03 9269 8400 or follow a step-by-step guide to enrolling for vocational education local students.
All future international students will need to complete the short application form. After this, you will be redirected to the full enrolment application form and provide further documentation and forms specifically for International Students. Following this, you will be contacted by a member of the International Office who will support you in the next steps.
You'll find a step-by-step guide to enrolling for international admissions here
If you'd like to speak to one of our International Office staff directly, call +61 3 9269 8400
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