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. 

Keep your skills current with the sought-after Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210, a nationally recognised qualification that\'s ideal for aspiring and practising bookkeepers and BAS (Business Activity Statement) agents.

Designed specifically to suit distance learners, this course will train you to set up and maintain computerised accounting systems, prepare financial statements and carry out payroll procedures. It also includes competencies stipulated by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for registered BAS (Business Activity Statement) agents.

Available as an online course or by correspondence, it offers all of Open Colleges renowned flexibility. Start anytime, study at home and progress at a pace that suits you. This course is excellent value, with high quality course materials, access to experienced trainers and use of the online learning portal OpenSpace. Upon successful completion, you will also have the advantage of a qualification that is recognised by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.

Potential jobs:

• Small business bookkeeper
• Contract or staff bookkeeper
• BAS agent

Become a qualified BAS agent

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) both recognise the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210. 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. This course meets the TPB's current educational requirements for registered BAS agents, as well as the new requirements effective from 1 March 2012. Additional eligibility criteria apply.Visit www.tpb.gov.au for further information.

Extras

Your free 12-month ICB student membership gives you access to:

• a free technical help line
• regional meetings
• a support network (phone and email)
• professional development seminars
• technical downloads
• a monthly newsletter

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 this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.