Overview
During FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping at Open Colleges
you will learn many beneficial financial skills, including:
- The fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping
- How to prepare financial reports and manage operational budgets
- How to set up and operate accounting systems (including cloud computing practices)
Managing payroll and preparing business activity statements (BA)
Potential career outcomes
- Accounts Administrator
- Accounts Clerk
- Accounts Payable Officer
- Accounts Receivable Officer
- Bookkeeper
Programme Structure
What do you learn in this course
- The fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping
- How to prepare financial reports and manage operational budgets
- How to set up and operate accounting systems (including cloud computing practices)
- Managing payroll and preparing business activity statements (BAS)
- Customer service standards in the financial industry
- Designing and producing business documents
- Small business planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can enroll in the majority of our courses, and start studying, anytime you like. There's no need to wait for a certain date or a new semester to start.
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- No interaction at all
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Accounting View 5 other Short Courses in Accounting in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:
- A qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
Three years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.
- This course involves reading learning content and undertaking a range of written assessments and engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.
Technological requirements
You will need access to a computer and the internet and have basic computing skills
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.