Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

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Overview

Gain specialised skills to begin your financial career with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222) at Victoria University (VU).

Start working in the financial services industry sooner with this course that will qualify you to work in bookkeeping or accounting support roles, or set you up for further study.

In this accounting and bookkeeping course, you’ll learn basic accounting principles and skills to get you work-ready for a variety of roles within the financial sector.

With the support of qualified and dedicated trainers, you’ll learn about:

preparing financial reports
processing financial transactions and interim reporting
administering subsidiary accounts and ledgers
using computerised accounting systems
preparing and lodging business activity and instalment activity statements
managing payroll systems.

: Studying at VU makes it easier to further your career opportunities by transitioning from one course to the next.
After your Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you can enjoy a seamless transition into a Diploma of Accounting, which may allow you to complete a Bachelor of Accounting in less time.
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Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Fees & scholarships

Fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$221.80 (max)	$261 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$3,965	$221.80 (max)	$261 (max)
Concession	$793	$221.80 (max)	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$7,625	–	–

Fee type¹	Tuition²	Materials³	SSAF⁴
Free TAFE	$0	$221.80 (max)	$256 (max)
Skills First subsidised	$3,202.50	$221.80 (max)	$256 (max)
Concession	$640.50	$221.80 (max)	$110 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$7,625	–	–

Scholarships

Careers

With a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222, you’ll have the confidence to apply for roles such as:

bookkeeper
accounts support officer
accounts payable/receivable
payroll officer
Business Activity Statement (BAS) agent*

*Registration with the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) required.

: This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) courses in Australian taxation law and commercial law. These are relevant for registration as a tax agent.
People seeking registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as these are reviewed regularly.