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National Institute of Education and Technology (NIET)

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

  • Certificate

This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
26 weeks full-time
Course Code
FNS40217, 097536K
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Domestic Fees
$3,000 per year

About this course

This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Entry requirements

The training package does not have any entry requirement, but NIET's specific course entry requirements are:

Education

  • Australian Year 11 high school certificate or equivalent; or
    Pass NIET entry test
    Basic computer skills

English

  • IELTS score of 5 or equivalent
    Pass NIET LLN test

Study locations

Eight Mile Plains Centre

Hobart Centre

Online

What you will learn

  • prepare financial reports
  • set up and operate a financial computing system
  • complete BAS statements and administer accounts and ledgers
  • service delivery (Elective units)
  • service standards management (Elective units)
  • manage your own professional development (Elective units)

Career pathways

  • Bookkeeper
  • Account Clerk
  • Payroll Officer
  • NOTE: This qualification meets the Tax Practitioners Board requirements for certification as a BAS agent