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Certificate IV in
Accounting & Bookkeeping

The practical qualification behind Australia’s bookkeepers and BAS agents — payroll, activity statements, financial reports and computerised accounting, delivered over 28 weeks.

Duration

28 weeks incl. 2 weeks holidays

Total Fees

$4,750 GST exempt

Delivery

Classroom · 20 hrs/week Truganina VIC & ACT

Outcome

Testamur FNS40222

Provider

V&I Swift Skill Institute Pty Ltd · RTO 46501

Course Overview

Skills that keep business running

This qualification reflects the role of professionals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry — including business activity statement (BAS) agents, contract bookkeepers, and employees performing bookkeeping tasks across a range of industries. It covers preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, budgets, financial performance reports, end-of-year adjustments and finalising financial records.

BAS agent pathway: Persons providing a BAS service for a fee must be registered with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). This qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration as a BAS agent (other requirements apply, including a designated period of experience — check current requirements with the TPB).

Delivery

How you'll learn

This course is delivered face-to-face at our Truganina VIC campus and at our ACT delivery location. 20 hours per week of classroom delivery mixing practical and theoretical components, with workplace practices regularly simulated for skills-based assessment. You’ll receive learner guides, self-study guides, session plans and a Student Assessment Booklet per unit. Assessment methods include written questions, projects, case studies, role plays, research and reports — completed in class and in your own time.

Entry Requirements

Before you enrol

18+
AgeYou must be 18 years of age or over.
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IdentificationA valid Driver’s Licence or Photo Card.
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Work RightsAustralian/New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or a visa entitling you to work in Australia. Student and working holiday visas are not accepted.
LLN RequirementsMeet prescribed Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements, including a Pre-Enrolment test prior to enrolment day.
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In-Person InductionYou must attend the campus in person to complete testing and mandatory paperwork before the course commences. Enrolment is not finalised until induction testing and paperwork are complete.
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Basic Computer Skills & BYODBring your own laptop (Windows 7 or higher). High-speed Wi-Fi is provided on campus. Basic computer skills are expected.
What You’ll Study

Units of competency — 13 units

Careers

Pathways & job outcomes

Recognition

RPL & credit transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): If you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or the entire qualification, you can apply for RPL by providing evidence of previous training, employment experience or other relevant skills. Successful applications may reduce training time and, where significant credit is granted, course fees and duration.

Credit Transfer (CT): All students can apply for credit transfer for units already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation, verified against AQF certification documents or USI transcripts. Our Student Support Officer will guide you through the process.

After The Course

Completion & certification

On successful completion you will be awarded the Testamur for FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping together with a Record of Results detailing all units completed. On partial completion, a Statement of Attainment is issued for the units achieved.