Australian Harbour International College
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (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, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end. Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Delivery mode
Australian Harbour International College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Level 4, 114-120 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
- Level 1, 84 – 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0. English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Successfully completed a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of AHIC's English Placement Test
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
For Packaged courses, the student cannot progress to the higher qualification unless the student has (successfully) completed the lower qualification
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will prepare you for the following roles.
Assistant Accountant
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 Officer
Payroll Officers take care of an organisation’s wages and salaries — preparing payroll data from timesheets and employee records, then processing t...
Accounts Officer
An Accounts Officer looks after the overall financial accounts and records for an organisation. You’ll oversee all income and expenditure payments...
Bookkeeper
A Bookkeeper maintains the financial records of a business or organisation. You’ll keep track of all transactions including income as well as expen...
Accounts Receivable Officer
An Accounts Receivable Officer makes sure a business or organisation receives payments for products or services they have provided. You’ll be part...
Accounts Clerk
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 Agent
BAS Agents are specialist bookkeepers. They hold additional qualifications that allow them to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)...
Payroll Clerk
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or...
About Australian Harbour International College
Australian Harbour International College is located in Sydney CBD, which provides one of the best environments for unique learning and social experiences.
The college is a CRICOS-registered, ASQA accredited Institute of vocational education and training for overseas students in Sydney.
