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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National ID: FNS40222 | State ID: BHU1

Achieve professional recognition in accounting

Completing this course provides essential skills to excel in an accounting career. Successful accounting and bookkeeping provides a clear picture of an organisation's financial position, performance and cash flow, and assist in identifying growth opportunities. 

You will have the skills and knowledge to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities. Units studied include XERO software for setting up a computerised accounting system and processing payroll. This qualification would also suit candidates wishing to work towards BAS agent registration (Refer to Tax Practitioners Board for current requirements).

Gain these skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Set up and maintain a computerised accounting system
  • Process financial transactions
  • Establish and maintain a payroll system
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements

Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Bookkeeper | Accounts Clerk | Payroll Clerk

Further Study Option(s)

  • Diploma of Accounting
  • Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Course overview

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Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Perth
Duration
One semester
Competitive
Yes
Location Duration Competitive
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) One semester No
Perth One semester Yes

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Armadale
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Bentley
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Mandurah
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Murdoch
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Rockingham
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Thornlie
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Armadale One semester No
Bentley One semester No
Mandurah One semester No
Murdoch One semester No
Rockingham One semester No
Thornlie One semester No

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Bunbury
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Busselton
Duration
One semester
Competitive
No
Location Duration Competitive
Bunbury One semester No
Busselton One semester No
Last updated on August 28, 2026