Become a registered BAS Agent with the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. This nationally recognised qualification meets the requirements of the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) and will teach you how to prepare and lodge business activity statements (BAS) and take care of bookkeeping functions for Australian business clients. The course covers: designing and using spreadsheets, setting up computerised accounting systems, processing financial transactions, preparing reports and financial statements, assisting clients with BAS lodgement and tax instalments. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, TPB registration competencies, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you. PLEASE NOTE: If you are seeking registration with the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB), always contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you select the correct study units.
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The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will prepare you for the following roles.
An Assistant Accountant works as part of a financial team to help manage the financial accounts of a small or large business. You might perform adm...
Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing t...
An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...
A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expen...
An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part...
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or...
A Credit Officer processes applications for credit from potential borrowers. You might work for a bank, other financial institution or for a lendin...
Tax Agents are qualified accounting professionals who help clients with their annual tax returns as well as GST, superannuation, and PAYG instalmen...
A Bank Manager oversees operations at a bank, credit union, building society or other financial institution. You’ll ensure all bank departments are...
A Financial Counsellor provides advice to people experiencing financial problems. You might work for a not-for-profit organisation, a government ag...
A Strata Manager attends to the daily operations of a strata property. You’ll need to make sure everything is running smoothly from collection of s...
An Accounting Manager looks after the everyday running of the accounts department of a business or organisation. You might be supervising a larger...
A Financial Controller oversees the financial direction of a business or organisation. You’ll manage a financial department and balance company bud...
A Forensic Accountant analyses financial information for legal or court cases. You might have to go through accounting data to look for discrepanci...
A Fraud Analyst detects fraudulent financial activity in bank accounts and transactions. You’ll monitor bank activity and be aware of anything that...
An Assistant Underwriter supports colleagues as they assess applications for loans, credit or insurance policies. You might work for an insurance c...
A Financial Assistant provides administrative assistance to financial planners, advisors or other professionals providing financial services. You m...
A Collections Officer liaises with customers to collect payment for overdue accounts. You might work for a financial institution, a utilities compa...
An Assistant Broker helps other finance industry professionals while they assist clients to secure loans, credit cards or insurance policies. You m...
A Government Accountant oversees financial matters for a government department or agency. You might manage financial systems and process accounts p...
A Paraplanner performs a range of duties at a financial planning practice. You might assist colleagues with gathering information and collecting pa...
A Taxation Specialist provides expert advice on tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses. You might work in an accounting firm, f...
A Superannuation Adviser provides specialised guidance on managing and maximising retirement savings. You might work with individuals or businesses...
A Senior Accountant manages and oversees the financial operations within an organisation, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance w...
A Tax Consultant provides expert advice on tax-related matters to individuals and businesses, ensuring compliance with Australian tax laws and regu...
A Tax Manager oversees the tax strategy and compliance within an organisation, ensuring adherence to Australian tax laws and regulations. You might...
A Senior Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support decision-making within an organisation. They evaluate fi...
A Business Services Accountant carries out financial management duties for a range of businesses, usually focusing on taxation issues. You might pr...
A Company Accountant oversees financial management for a large business or organisation. You’ll handle company budgets and ensure all financial acc...
A Trust Accountant manages the financial records of a trust account. You’ll oversee payments and other transactions and prepare necessary financial...
A Tax Adviser provides expert advice on tax matters to individuals and businesses. You might work in an accounting firm, corporate office, or as an...
A Corporate Finance Analyst evaluates financial data to support strategic business decisions. You might work within a corporation to analyse financ...
A Credit Analyst assesses the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses to determine the risk of lending money. You might work for banks, cred...
A Corporate Treasurer manages an organisation's financial assets and liabilities, ensuring efficient use of capital and risk management. You might...
An Investment Consultant provides expert advice to clients on investment opportunities and strategies to help them achieve their financial goals. Y...
Financial Crime Analysts are corporate professionals who detect, investigate, and disrupt financial crimes such as money laundering, tax evasion, t...
An Accounting Clerk is responsible for supporting the financial operations of an organisation by managing various accounting tasks and ensuring acc...
A Tax Auditor examines financial records to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. You might work for the Australian Taxation Office or a...
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