Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.  

If you\'re targeting an accounts payable/receivable, payroll clerk or bookkeeping role, this nationally recognised qualification is ideal.

Part of the FNS10 Financial Services Training Package, the Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40610 will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare financial reports and statements, and implement accounting and payroll systems. It also provides training in BAS (Business Activity Statements), the MYOB computerised accounting system and other areas relevant to working within a financial environment.

Start anytime, study at your own pace either online or by correspondence, and graduate with a qualification that could lead to interesting work or provide the basis for promotion or further studies.

Potential jobs:

• Payroll clerk
• General clerical assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Accounts receivable clerk
• Accounts payable clerk

Become a qualified BAS agent

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) both recognise the Certificate IV in Accounting FNS40610. Upon successful completion of your course, the TPB will recognise you as having met the educational requirements to register as a BAS (Business Activity Statement) agent and fulfil BAS agent responsibilities. This course meets the TPB's current educational requirements for registered BAS agents, as well as the new requirements effective from 1 March 2012.

Included materials

• MYOB textbook and student edition CD
• Quickstart Files

Valued at over $160!

Extras

Your 12-month complimentary AAT membership comes with numerous benefits, including:

• the official AAT Australia magazine Accounting Technician
• monthly email publication News Update
• services and work aids at discounted cost, including bookkeeping publications, professional indemnity insurance and other useful, cost-effective benefits.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
• Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed your studies, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.