Certificate IV in Accounting and BookkeepingCertificate IV
The industry-standard qualification for bookkeepers and accounts officers — including BAS and payroll skills.
Overview
About this qualification
This qualification reflects accounting and bookkeeping job roles requiring skills across recording and processing transactions, preparing financial reports, payroll, and activity statements. It's widely recognised as the benchmark entry qualification for professional bookkeeping in Australia.
Units covering BAS and payroll form part of the education requirements associated with registration as a BAS agent (additional Tax Practitioners Board requirements apply).
Career outcomes
Graduates of this qualification typically pursue roles such as:
Career and further-study outcomes depend on individual circumstances; completing a course does not guarantee employment or any migration outcome.
Entry requirements
- Generally 18 years or older at course commencement
- Satisfactory completion of schooling equivalent to Australian Year 12, or relevant experience for higher-level qualifications
- International students: English proficiency (e.g. IELTS or equivalent) at the level set for this course — confirm the current requirement with the college
- Pre-enrolment review (language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills)
Training, assessment & support
Delivery is competency-based and practical, combining structured learning with applied tasks, case studies and projects. Assessment methods include written tasks, projects, presentations and practical demonstrations.
Students are supported with additional classes where needed, accessible trainers, reasonable adjustments, and individual assistance — see student support.
Recognition of prior learning
If you have prior study or substantial work experience, you can apply for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) during enrolment.
Unit structure, duration & fees
This qualification’s unit structure follows the current national training package. The college provides the current unit list, duration, timetable, intake dates and full fee schedule with your Letter of Offer.
Page last reviewed: 11 August 2026
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