About the course

You can enter the finance industry with essential skills as an accounting support officer and bookkeeper with our Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222. You’ll gain practical knowledge of a variety of accounting and bookkeeping skills necessary for the workplace, include completing BAS statements, preparing financial reports and establishing a payroll system. Bookkeeping is a large and stable occupation, with a predicted 50,000 job openings in the next five years. Bookkeepers and accountants are necessary across all industries, so you can choose where you want to go, and never be bored. Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certification IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222 is a practical course that will give you the foundation for a career in accounting. You’ll learn both traditional manual accounting and computerised accounting, through programs including Xero, BAS, Payroll and Excel. At Melbourne Polytechnic, we’ve worked directly with professional accounting bodies to develop a course that ensures you’re industry ready. You’ll learn from teachers with real-world experience, including BAS agents and certified practicing accountants. This course is accredited by Australia’s professional accounting bodies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Semester(s)Fees: AU$7,550

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Preston
Term 3 (July), 2024	Preston
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Preston
Term 3 (July), 2025	Preston

　　

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