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Feb 2026 (Ultimo) | Jul 2026 (Meadowbank, Ultimo) | Feb 2027 (Ultimo) | Jul 2027 (Meadowbank, Ultimo)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Meadowbank Campus, TAFE NSW, Meadowbank NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CPA / CA ANZ / IPA
Course Content
Design and produce spreadsheets
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Prepare operational budgets
Prepare financial statements for non
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Prepare financial reports
Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
Establish and maintain payroll systems
Perform financial calculations
Specialty/additional unit
Maintain inventory records
Specialty/additional unit
Design and produce business documents
Specialty/additional unit
Process business tax requirements
Specialty/additional unit
Design and produce complex spreadsheets
Specialty/additional unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students is $9,350 - $10,250 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
During the course you will learn to use software systems such as MYOB, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as cloud computing tools for business.
On completion of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you could prepare for roles such as Accounts Payable Officer, Accounts Receivable Officer, BAS Agent - Bookkeeper, and Payroll Officer.
After completing the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you can advance your existing knowledge with the Diploma of Applied Commerce, master your skills with a TAFE NSW Degree - Bachelor of Applied Commerce, or pursue TAFE NSW–university partnership pathways that offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. On completion, you will also be automatically credited with the subject Foundations of Accounting (ACBUS103A) in the Bachelor of Applied Commerce.
You will need to complete 10 core units plus 3 elective units, of which at least 2 must be from the elective units listed. TAFE NSW also offers 5 packaged specialty units as additional units tailored to meet industry demands.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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