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Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
- This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders
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Course Information
Our nationally accredited BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Finance) is designed to provide you with the skills to manage and oversee the financial operations of a business. You’ll learn accounting practices, budget planning and analysis, and financial management and reporting, which will prepare you to manage the financials of any business.
This course is perfect if you have no experience but would like to launch a career in office administration that has a particular focus on finance.
The Certificate IV is also an ideal way to formalise your current work experience if you are already in the industry but need a qualification to get ahead.
- Self-paced – maximum of 18 months
- Recommended hours per week: 26h
A learning platform optimized for online study. Our courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.
During your studies you will learn how to:
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Use digital technologies to collaborate with your colleagues
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Write complex documents
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Apply critical thinking to your work tasks
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Apply communication strategies in the workplace
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Implement and monitor WHS policies and procedures
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Build and maintain business relationships
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Develop and use emotional intelligence
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Develop your own personal work priorities
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Process financial transactions and maintain the appropriate financial records
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Report on financial activity
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Establish and maintain a payroll system
This course is for people who have HR experience or those have completed previous study in Human Resources at a Certificate IV level.
If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Accounts Supervisor
- Executive Personal Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Office Manager
- Project And Program Administrator In Business Administration, Assisting Accounting And Finance Professionals
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
Entry requirements may vary depending on the course. In general, you must be at least 18 years old to enrol. If you’re under 18, you’ll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Please note: This course is not available to student visa holders.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for this course, download the course guide. If you have any questions or would like guidance on whether this course is the right fit for you, feel free to get in touch.
We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in the Key Student Information section of our website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.
Curriculum
Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpace. These learning materials include
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Learning content
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Media
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Additional resources
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Learning activities
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Self-checks
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Multiple choice quiz
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Projects
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Role plays
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Video
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Written assessments
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