Course outline

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National code: FNS40217 | WA course code: BDQ3 | CRICOS code: 0101008

TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

About this course

If you are looking to invest yourself into an accounting career, then the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is a great starting point. This course will teach you the foundations and skills to be able to prepare financial reports, accounts and ledgers, operational budgets and business activity statements by applying the required accounting principles and practices used in this growing industry.

Other skills you will gain during your studies will include how to use essential industry tools and programs to establish and maintain a payroll system, process financial transactions and extract interim reports. You will also develop the practical ability to be able to process manual and computerised accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger items.

This course prepares you for entry into the Diploma of Accounting if you wish to continue your studies.

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Admission requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

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Tuition fees

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TIWA tuition fees are reviewed annually and can be viewed in the Schedule of Fees.

If tuition fees are increased you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced.

You will be provided with an indicative Schedule of Fees with your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees

Resource fees are for consumables used by a student in the course of their study e.g. paint, internet use etc. This fee is paid to your college at enrolment.

If your course goes for two semesters or more, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your courses. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees

​The Materials fee includes any item that remains the property of a student after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc... This fee is paid to your college at enrolment.

Additional information

Please refer to the Non-Tuition Fees section of your Letter of Offer for any additional requirements where a cost may be incurred.

Career opportunities

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Cost Clerk
  • Payroll Clerk
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