Course Overview
Mentor Education’s Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40615) is a nationally recognised qualification and is an educational requirement for BAS agents, as outlined in Tax Agent Services Regulations 2009. It includes the two units of competency required to satisfy the education requirements, outlined in Tax Agent Services Regulations 2009.
We recognise that employers are increasingly looking for candidates who are aware of the challenges of being a successful accountant. Often a candidate’s Qualification is the only evidence that they possess the technical skills and knowledge requirements to conduct themselves professionally as an authorised representative.
With a Mentor Education qualification you have confidence in the fact that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge gained from a credible industry-endorsed program that employs best practice assessment standards, helping you graduate at the leading edge of your chosen field.
What you'll learn
Successful completion of this qualification will help you to:
- Be awarded and recognised as holding the most current nationally recognised bookkeeping qualification
- Be recognised for completing units covering GST and BAS which are required to become a registered BAS agent
- Become a competent user of MYOB, the most widely known and used accounting software in Australia
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
It is expected that students will spend 600 hours in learning and related activities if completing on a full-time basis over 6 months students who have extensive industry experience will be expected to complete it in a shorter period).
Entry requirements
This is an open entry course with no pre-requisite qualifications. In order for you to successfully complete this qualification, it is strongly recommended that students have a strong grasp of computer/technical skills, MYOB installed on their computer, Microsoft Excel installed on their computer, access to a reliable high quality internet connection and literacy/numeracy skills.
Versions of MYOB are available for both Windows-based computers and Mac-based computers, however – it is recommended that students have access to a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Excel, making it easier to follow the Windows-based examples and instructions.
Professional recognition
After enrolling into this program, you will be provided with a student membership with the Institute of Public Accountants free of charge.
As part of your student membership you will have access to the following benefits:
- Access to IPA’s online Magazine Our Public Accountant Digital Hub
- Introductions to popular IPA Discussion Groups, held all over Australia, with top speakers on a range of subjects
- Access to the IPA Linkedin global networking forum, allowing you to network and connect with IPA members
- Mentoring and work-shadowing opportunities
- Regular email updates, covering industry news and views
- Discounted CPE offerings at our IPA offices around Australia
- Invitations to events and networking forums with top accounting and finance leaders
Once you have completed your studies you will have a chance to upgrade your student membership to become a Graduate Associate of the IPA for $175.00 rather than the standard membership fee of $669.00.
Assessment
We have designed our assessment activities in line with best practice standards to help you deliver quality advice outcomes to your clients.
- Assessment Tasks based on the practical application of concepts learned
Subjects
About Mentor Education
During this course consultation, your course adviser can answer any questions you may have about this qualification, your preferred learning method and any other questions you may have. At Mentor Education, we put you – the student – at the centre of everything we that we do. We measure our success in our students and how many of the leading employers in our industry recognise and trust the Mentor Education brand.
Established in 2003, we are Australia’s largest privately owned training organisation focused purely on Financial Services & Business training market. Many of our graduates currently work for Australia’s leading financial services institutions (including Big 4 Banks) and small businesses all around Australia.
Mentor Education is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 21683)
