Get qualified as an assistant accountant, BAS agent, payroll officer, accounts officer, bookkeeper or accounts receivable officer.
This is an ideal entry-level course to kickstart a career in the accounting industry. You'll gain skills and knowledge to perform tasks such as preparing and lodging activity statements, maintaining balance sheets, providing tax advice, and assisting with routine processes.
You'll be able to make key decisions, work autonomously and apply specialist knowledge and skills in a range of industries and organisation types including preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements.
Completion of this qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Financial services training
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Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
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You will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare financial reports and statements as well as manage accounting systems. You will also learn to how to establish and maintain payroll systems. We provide a practical approach to learning which allows students the ability to apply what they have learned in a setting that simulates a real-life workplace.
This nationally recognised qualification is a requirement in order to apply for BAS (Business Activity Statement) Registration and is recognised by the Australian Taxation Practitioners Board.
Overview
This course provides the latest insights into the accounting processes required for a business. It prepares you for work as a payroll clerk or bookkeeper.
You'll learn how to set up and maintain computerised accounts, establish payroll systems, maintain inventory records, prepare financial reports on the financial position and performance of the business, prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, perform monthly reconciliation statements, prepare budgets and provide advice to taxpayers in relation to activity statements.
You will graduate with current, practical bookkeeping and accounting skills attractive to prospective employers. Successful completion of the course meets the Tax Practitioners Board academic requirements for registration as a BAS agent and prepares you for entry into the Diploma of Accounting.
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This course provides comprehensive training in key areas such as financial reporting, payroll management, and the preparation of BAS statements.
Students gain practical experience with industry-standard software such as MYOB and XERO and also learn how to apply accounting principles in real-world scenarios. Upon completion, students will be ready to pursue roles such as a bookkeeper, payroll officer or accounts clerk. This Qualification prepares students for entry into the finance sector and lays the groundwork for future academic and professional advancement.
Are you ready to forge your future in finance and build a credible career in accounting?
This nationally recognised course will make you job-ready for positions such as Assistant Accountant, Payroll Officer, BAS (Business Activity Statement) Agent, Accounts Receivable Officer, Accounts Payable Officer or Bookkeeper, which are key roles in every sector.
Be guided by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you learn the foundations of accounting and bookkeeping including preparing financial reports, establishing payroll systems, setting up computerised accounts and maintaining balance sheets. You'll grow knowledge of lodging business and instalment activity statements, and develop skills in using computerised accounting software including MYOB and XERO.
This course meets the Tax Practitioners Board education requirements for registration as a BAS agent.
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When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in the accounting industry in roles such as BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries.
You will have the skills and knowledge to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities. Units studied include XERO software for setting up a computerised accounting system and processing payroll. This qualification would also suit candidates wishing to work towards BAS agent registration (Refer to Tax Practitioners Board for current requirements).
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.