Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Course details
Overview
Launch or advance your career in accounting and bookkeeping with this nationally recognised qualification. Designed for school leavers, career changers, existing bookkeepers and professionals working in accounting support roles, this course develops the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to work confidently in a variety of business and financial settings.
Graduates may pursue opportunities in bookkeeping, accounts administration, payroll support and other accounting support roles, or continue their studies in higher-level accounting qualifications.
Careers
This qualification prepares you for a variety of accounting and bookkeeping roles across industries including agriculture, retail, manufacturing, professional services, health, education, and government. Potential career outcomes include Bookkeeper, Payroll Officer, Accounts Officer, Accounts Payable Officer, Accounts Receivable Officer and Assistant Accountant.
Pathways
Continue your accounting career journey with further study opportunities, including the Diploma of Accounting, Advanced Diploma of Accounting, and Bachelor of Accounting.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will complete a Pre-Training Review to help determine whether this course is suitable for their skills, experience and learning goals. To successfully participate in this course, applicants will need access to a Windows-based computer (Apple Mac computers are not suitable for this course) and reliable internet access to access learning materials and submit assessments outside of class. To enrol as a trainee you must have an active training contract with your employer registered with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
Units & Assessment
Core Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | 35 | $35.00 |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | 60 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | 40 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets | 40 | $25.00 |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | 60 | $75.00 |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | 40 | $25.00 |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports | 50 | $45.00 |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | 80 | $40.00 |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | 50 | $45.00 |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | 45 | $55.00 |
Elective Units
| Code | Unit Name | Hours | Material |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | 80 | $35.00 |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | 50 | $40.00 |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records | 20 | $40.00 |
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.
Course Fees
| 2026 | 2027 | |
| Government Subsidised | $5,414 | $5,674 |
| Concession | $539 | $539 |
| Traineeship | $2,879 | $3,009 |
| Traineeship Concession | $539 | $539 |
| Self-Funded | $5,544 | $5,804 |
Free TAFE for Priority Courses is a Victorian Government program that covers your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE, if you're eligible. Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. See www.freetafe.vic.gov.au.
Average total fees include designated materials and will vary according to your specific unit choices and other factors.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
For information on refunds in relation to withdrawals, transfers and cancellations refer to the following policies and procedures.
Refund of Course Fees Policy
Student Withdrawal and Refund of Course Fees Procedure
Please visit our Fees and Charges page for more information.
Course Intakes
| Intake | Campus | Course Details |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Full Year, Workplace - Trainee |
| 2026 Ongoing Enrolment | Swan Hill Campus | Full Time, Full Year, Workplace - Trainee |
| 2026 February | Swan Hill Campus | Part Time, Full Year, Online - Tuesday, 6.30PM - 8.00PM |
| 2026 November | Mildura Campus | Full Time, Classroom, November, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.00AM - 3.00PM |
