Swinburne Open Education
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Course Information
This nationally recognised qualification equips you with the financial knowledge and practical skills to manage accounts and bookkeeping with confidence.
You’ll learn to set up and manage accounting systems using cloud software, prepare financial statements and reports, and handle payroll. The course also covers bookkeeping, BAS and technology essentials, including preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, and providing advice or liaising with the Commissioner on behalf of clients.
Students can choose to train in MYOB, Xero, or both, and the qualification meets registration requirements to provide Business Activity Statement (BAS) services.
Whether you’re starting your career in finance and bookkeeping or seeking a pathway into further study, this flexible online course lets you learn at your own pace while continuing to work.
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18 months
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Online with Structure Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA)
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Using cloud computing software: MYOB and Xero
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Accounting and bookkeeping foundations
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Preparing financial reports
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Managing operational budgets
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Operation of accounting systems
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Cloud computing software
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Payroll management
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Preparing business activity statements (BAS)
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Small business planning
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
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Accounts administration
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Accounts clerk
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Accounts payable officer
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Accounts receivable officer
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Bookkeeper
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Debtors clerk
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Payroll officer.
Course Features
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World-class online learning allowing study to fit around your life
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Balance work, family, social life and study
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Study on any device – desktop or mobile
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Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content
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Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
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Students who successfully complete the course using MYOB software will be eligible for an official MYOB certificate.
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Students who successfully complete the course using Xero software will be able to complete Xero’s online certification assessment to achieve a Xero Advisor or Xero Payroll certification.
Eligibility
- There are no education requirements for this qualification. However, participants must be 18 years old or over
Curriculum
The Swinburne Open modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Certificate IV course:
Desktop or laptop
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Latest version of Chrome or Safari
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Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
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Adobe PDF Reader
Mobile or tablet*
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Latest version of Chrome or Safari
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Latest version of Android
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Latest version of iOS
* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.
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Short answer questions
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Case studies
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Role plays
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Projects
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