GOTAFE
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Whether you want to become a business activity statement (BAS) agent, a contract bookkeeper, or work in bookkeeping tasks for organisations across a range of industries, this qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
You will learn how to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, process data, perform monthly reconciliations, prepare budgets, and create reports on the financial performance and position of a business. You will also gain expertise in preparing end-of-year adjustments and finalising financial records after year-end.
You will also develop key skills in dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of taxpayers in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters. With the ability to apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously and exercise judgement in both routine and non-routine activities, you'll be equipped to step into the world of Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
