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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Gain a versatile qualification that produces job-ready graduates for the world of bookkeeping, while also serving as the foundation for higher-level accounting studies and a career in a range of corporate accounting job roles. In the RMIT Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, based in Melbourne, you will learn how to: work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry establish, operate and maintain a computerised accounting system for small business entities, recording day-to-day business transactions and producing financial reports for decision-making perform financial calculations and write simple business documents design and construct spreadsheets and apply their use to produce a variety of operating budgets determine employee entitlements and make payments of wages and salaries calculate GST and prepare business activity statements (BAS) apply a knowledge of our legal and regulatory environment to your work in this industry. You will undertake structured learning activities and authentic assessments within a simulated business environment, designed to replicate real-world work experiences. Upon completion of this certificate, you will have met the educational requirements for registration as a BAS agent within Australia as prescribed by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). Study options include full-time and part-time day classes delivered on campus, or part-time evening online classes. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks Academic requirements There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements . Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) (check calculator below). Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post-secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. You may also be considered if you have work experience in this field. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. Entry score calculator Select a study location* Select study location Bangladesh Cambodia Canada China Colombia Denmark Germany Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Kenya Kuwait Malaysia Mauritius Mexico Nepal New Zealand Nigeria Norway Pakistan Saudi Arabia Scotland Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom USA Vietnam Other country Philippines Select a qualification gained* Select qualification gained Go Minimum Score Required Don’t meet the requirements? Learn about your pathway options Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 5.5 (with no individual band below 5.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 50 (with minimum of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 42 (with no communication band less than 36) C1 Advanced: minimum of 162 with no less than 154 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Upper Intermediate at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Upon completing this program, you’re well positioned to seek immediate employment in entry-level accounting and bookkeeping roles, or to pursue further studies in accounting. A completed Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will meet the minimum educational requirements to register as a BAS agent within Australia as prescribed by the Tax Practitioners Board under the Tax Agent Services Act (2009). To improve your employability after completing this course, you might seek out a range of RMIT Job Shop workshops to build on your soft skills, broaden your skills through the RMIT Plus program or add experience to your CV by undertaking volunteer work through RMIT's Career Hub. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CPA / CA ANZ / IPA
Common Questions
Yes. Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you will have met the educational requirements for registration as a BAS agent within Australia as prescribed by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) under the Tax Agent Services Act (2009).
The course offers flexible study options including full-time and part-time day classes delivered on campus at Melbourne City Campus, or part-time evening classes delivered online via live interactive webinars that are recorded for later viewing. This caters for students who prefer face-to-face learning as well as those who need to study more independently.
The course is a Free TAFE priority course, meaning the Victorian Government may waive tuition fees for eligible students. For those not receiving a fee waiver, the 2026 fees are: AU$1,100 for a government subsidised place with concession, AU$5,500 for a government subsidised place without concession, and AU$9,750 for a full-fee place. International students are charged AU$13,000 (2026 total). A Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 also applies.
The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping comprises 13 units — 10 core and 3 elective units — and assumes no previous work or study background in the field. Major areas of study include financial calculations, business documents, spreadsheets and budgeting, computerised accounting systems, financial recordkeeping and reporting, legal systems and regulatory requirements, payroll, Business Activity Statements (BAS), and the accounting and bookkeeping workplace.
Assessment in this course emphasises engaging and authentic work that replicates real-world job roles, using a simulated business environment with industry-standard software and templates. Assessment techniques include individual and group work, oral and written presentations, project reports, role plays, case studies, and supervised tests.
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