This course is designed for those who aim to have a career as a professional contract bookkeeper or currently employed as a bookkeeper, seeking qualification to prepare BAS (Business Activity Statements) reports. The course meets the minimum requirements under the new Tax Agent's Services Act 2009, for registration as a BAS agent.
This course of study is part of the Financial Services Training Package, a set of qualifications recognised throughout Australia and designed by the Financial Services Industry to provide skilled staff for the growing finance sector. It provides practical training in the areas of: establishing and maintaining cash accounting systems and accrual accounting systems, carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statements, maintain asset and inventory records, prepare financial statements and establishing and maintaining a payroll system.
Courses are developed under the Australian Qualifications Framework, in close consultation with industry and professional associations. The Certificate IV is a nationally endorsed qualification.
The course can be undertaken two days per week (Monday and Thursday) over 16 weeks. Studies may also be undertaken part-time evening, off campus (self-paced) or a combination of these.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: FNS40207
- Local Fees: fees and charges
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time:
6 months
Two days per week (Mon, Thu) over 16 weeks
Part-time: May also be undertaken part-time evening, off campus (self-paced) or a combination of these.
Modes of Delivery
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Units in this course may be used as exemptions from other courses within the Financial Services Training Package.
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities include self-employed as a BAS service provider in your own business, employed by a registered tax agent or accountant and preparing BAS for a client base, performing various bookkeeping duties within an organisation.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements to the course. Applicants must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that they are capable of completing the course having regard to the relevant competence levels of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Various forms of assessment may be used including classroom testing, assignments, presentation, group work, case studies, and workplace assessment.
Materials
Students will be required to purchase prescribed text books as detailed in the Commerce Department booklist. Additional materials will be provided by the class teacher, as required, once the course commences.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Full-time Mid-year Entry (2010):
To start this course in 2010 apply directly to NMIT.
Part-time:
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part time.
You can enrol in part-time courses at an Information and Enrolment Session
Units of Study
| Code | Subject | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNSACCT405B | Prepare financial statements | 60 | Core |
| FNSACCT406B | Maintain asset and inventory records | 20 | Core |
| FNSBKPG401A | Develop and implement policies and practices relevant to bookkeeping activities | 35 | Core |
| FNSBKPG402A | Establish and maintain a cash accounting system | 50 | Core |
| FNSBKPG403A | Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system | 50 | Core |
| FNSBKPG404A | Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement tasks | 40 | Core |
| FNSBKPG405A | Establish and maintain a payroll system | 35 | Core |
| FNSICGEN301B | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Core |
| FNSICGEN302B | Use technology in the workplace | 40 | Core |
| FNSICGEN304B | Apply health and safety practices in the workplace | 15 | Core |
| FNSICIND401B | Apply the principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | 30 | Core |
| FNSACCT401B | Process business tax requirements | 30 | Elective |
| FNSACCT407B | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system | 78 | Elective |
