
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Kickstart your career in accounting and bookkeeping with the FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course in Melbourne City
- Program Code: FNS40217
- CRICOS Code: 098488E
- Course Duration: 33 weeks
- Delivery Mode: Face to face training
- Location and Delivery: GBCA (LaTrobe Campus)

Course description
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course is part of the Financial Services Training Package and satisfies the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) guidelines. This qualification reflects the job roles of contract bookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries.
This may include:
- Establishing and maintaining manual and computerised accounting systems
- Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office financial statements
- Developing bookkeeping management systems for organisations
- General administration.
Under certain conditions, successful students may meet requirements for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.
This Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification is suitable for candidates currently working in bookkeeping roles who are seeking a formal qualification to enhance and confirm their existing knowledge and skills, or would like to start a career in accounting and bookkeeping in Australia.
This accounting and bookkeeping course is currently delivered in Melbourne city at GBCA’s Latrobe Campus
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Entry requirements (International)
There are no set requirements for this course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:
- Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or
- Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or
- Satisfactory complete year 11.
Domestic applicants will undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the Pre-Training Review.
Material Requirements
- Students are required to bring their own laptop with Microsoft Office 2007 or a later version installed for face to face classes.
- Students will be required to work on MYOB throughout the course. MYOB educational version will be provided by GBCA.
Tuition and non-tuition fees
Please refer to the Fee Schedule- International Students.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Project, Observation
of students performing practical tasks, Portfolio of Work, Written report, Analysis of case
study/Response to simulated work scenario or Written questioning.
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Name |
BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
FNSACC416 | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain payroll systems1 |
BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents |
FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations |
BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
BSBITU304 | Produce Spreadsheets |
Course Duration
33 Weeks: This course is delivered over a maximum of 33 weeks, which includes the equivalent of 27compulsory face-to-face training and tutorial days.
Intake dates
For more intake dates, please click the link below:
Entry requirements (Domestic)
There are no set requirements for the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course. It is recommended that domestic students would meet one of below requirements:
- Satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course, or
- Mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake this course, or
- Satisfactory complete year 11.
Domestic applicants will undertake a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the Pre-Training Review.
Material Requirements
- Students are required to bring their own laptop with Microsoft Office 2007 or a later version installed for face to face classes.
- Students will be required to work on MYOB throughout the course. MYOB educational version will be provided by GBCA.
Tuition and non-tuition fees
Please refer to the Fee Schedule – Domestic students.
Government Funding
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding under the Skills First Program. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for training subsidised through the Skills First Program.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course, including: Project, Observation
of students performing practical tasks, Portfolio of Work, Written report, Analysis of case
study/Response to simulated work scenario or Written questioning.
Course structure
Unit Code | Unit Name |
BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
FNSACC416 | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain payroll systems1 |
BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents |
FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations |
BSBWOR501 | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
BSBITU304 | Produce Spreadsheets |
Course Duration
33 Weeks: This course is delivered over a maximum of 33 weeks, which includes the equivalent of 27compulsory face-to-face training and tutorial days.
Intake dates
For more intake dates, please click the link below:
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