This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and

contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and

lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end.Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

• Must be at least 18  years of age or older at course commencement.
• Students must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent or have completed AQF Certificate III or other relevant qualifications.
• An overall valid academic IELTS score of at least 6 or equivalent with no band less than 5.5 unless exempted (please refer to the DOHA website for Acceptable English Evidence and Exemptions); or an English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from an approved ELICOS provider; or have completed Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO within the last 2 years; or have successfully passed Western Sydney College’s English Placement Test.
• For Packaged courses, student must (successfully) complete the lower qualification to progress to the higher qualification.
• International Students must meet the Student Visa (SC500) requirements.

Students who complete this course may pursue higher level qualifications within and/or across the accounting and finance sector including FNS50222-Diploma of Accounting or a range of other Diploma qualifications.

Job opportunities may include:

• Accounts Assistant,
•  payroll clerk, 
• payroll payable or receivable clerk, 
• bookkeeper, or financial clerk.