FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Study accounting and bookkeeping and start your career as an accounts officer or gain skills to manage your own business's accounts.

This nationally recognised online bookkeeping course will provide you with financial skills, knowledge and confidence in accounts and bookkeeping management for the modern world. 

The course includes setting up and managing accounting statements and cloud computing software, preparing financial statements and reports, and payroll. As well as practical training in bookkeeping, payroll, business activity statement (BAS) and technology, including preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. This online accounting course meets the registration requirements to provide BAS services.

You will also be eligible for student membership with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to help prepare you for future success.

If you’re looking to start your career in accounting and bookkeeping, or want a pathway into a degree program, then this is the course for you. Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study.

Career options include:

• Assistant financial broker

• Banking sales consultant

• Credit or lending officer

• Finance sector administrator or team leader

• Mobile banking consultant

• Bookkeeper.

Study online with our world-class learning platform

• Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime

• Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile

• Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content

• Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

Q.   How can I access trainer support?

You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.

Q. Do you help me find a job once I graduate?

At Swinburne Open Education, it’s not only about qualifications. We know you want to get a good job when you finish your studies, and our Careers Team will help you with valuable job-hunting skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. We are here to support you every step on the way. Our job finishes when yours starts.

Q. Can I pause my study if something in my life changes?

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.

Q. What if the course end up not being right for me?

If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.