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Target Group
Anybody interested in gaining employment in the Financial Services field wishing to become a senior bookkeeper/BAS Agent.
Job Role
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of contract bookkeepers and employees performing in the role of bookkeeper for organisations and who perform duties such as:
- establishing and maintaining accounting systems
- assisting with Business Activity Statements and other office taxes
- payroll
- MYOB.
Legislative Requirement
To become a professional bookkeeper you need to abide by the Part 2 Division 1 of the Tax Agent Services Regulations which states that for a person to register as a BAS Agent, the following requirements must be met:
Accounting qualifications- section 201 requirement is that the individual:
(a) has been awarded at least a Certificate IV Financial Services (Accounting), or a Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping)
and
(b) has completed a GST/BAS basic course, approved by the board.
Delivery Modes
We are currently only offering Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is designed for people who are currently working as a bookkeeper, with relevant skills and experience.
An interview will determine eligibility for the RPL and outline evidence requirements.
Completion of the unit 'FNSBKPG404A - Carry our business activity and instalment activity statement tasks' will satisfy the criteria of a GST/BAS basic course for registration as a BAS Agent.
Cost
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - $1790.00
Payment is invoiced after completion of each unit.
Further Information
Phone: (08) 9249 4008
Email: courses@nct.net.au
Course Outline
| Unit Code | Unit of Competency Name |
| 9 Core Units | |
| BSBFIA401A | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBITU306A | Design and produce business documents |
| BSBOHS303B | Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risik assessment |
| FNSBKPG401A | Develope and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities |
| FNSBKPG402A | Establish and maintain a cash accounting system |
| FNSBKPG403A | Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system |
| FNSBKPG404A | Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks |
| FNSBKPG405A | Establish and maintain a payroll system |
| FNSINC401A | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry |
| 4 Elective Units | |
| FNSACC406A | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
| BSBWRT301A | Write simple documents |
| FNSACC302A | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| FNSACC301A | Process financial transaction and extract interim reports |