Bookkeeping Course

Are you good with numbers? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Then a career in bookkeeping could be right for you. With positions available in a range of industries, becoming a qualified bookkeeper will allow you to work in an office environment, balancing accounts, managing wages and more.

Our online bookkeeping courses take your career to the next level, with lesson and assessment content designed in collaboration with industry experts and successful bookkeepers.

Explore our course breakdown below or enrol now to get started.

• Course Outline: What You Will Cover

  When you enrol on our bookkeeping courses, you will complete the following units of study:

  1	FNS1 Prepare Financial Statements

  This unit covers the competency to identify skills and outcomes with the development of financial reports for non-corporate organisations which are not reporting entities

  2	FNS2 Maintain Asset and Inventory Records

  This unit covers the competencies needed to set up and use an asset register

  3	FNS3 Develop and Implement Policies and Practices Relevant to Bookkeeping Activities

  This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain policies and practices to ensure that a quality service is provided in relation to bookkeeping activities

  4	FNS4 Establish and Maintain a Cash Accounting System

  This unit involves the process of both establishing and maintaining a cash accounting system for an organisation, or organisations. It relates to activities undertaken when an individual first carries out activities or services for an organisation, as well as maintaining cash accounts on an ongoing basis

  5	FNS5 Establish and Maintain an Accrual Accounting System

  This unit requires the application of skills and knowledge to reconcile and monitor an accrual accounting system. The unit encompasses setting up accounting systems; establishing debtors and creditors, bad debt and contra entries; reconciliations; reviewing compliance terms and conditions; planning a recovery action and preparing reports; and filing of documentation

  6	FNS6 Carry Out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement Tasks

  This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to carry out tasks related to Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), including the completion of Activity Statements

  7	FNS7 Communicate in the Workplace

  This unit covers the competency of written and oral communication in the work environment

  8	FNS8 Use Technology in the Workplace

  These units cover the competencies to effectively and effectively use technology and equipment in the workplace

  9	FNS9 Apply Principles of Professional Practice to Work in the Financial Services Industry

  This unit covers the fundamental skills needed for employment and the application of industry and company procedures, guidelines, policies, and standards in a daily work context within the financial services industry

  10	Bookkeeping I & II (Short Course Units)

  Introduction to bookkeeping / bookkeeping principles

• How Will You Benefit?

  
  There are many benefits associated with enrolling on our bookkeeping courses online. For example, you will:

  • Launch your career as a bookkeeper
  • Study a course that has been created in collaboration with senior bookkeepers and consultants from within the accounting industry
  • Set your own pace and complete the learning programme without a predetermined timetable
  • Have feedback and advice offered by your own personal tutor
  • Study remotely, saving time and money
  • Receive a 10% reduction in the course fees by paying upfront, or opt for our interest-free weekly payment plan

  Reap the benefits by signing up for our bookkeeping course today.

• Career Prospects

  
  Every industry that deals with money requires accounting, which means bookkeepers can work in a wide range of fields. As a bookkeeper, you’ll likely work in an office (either remotely or in-person), dealing with invoices, receipts, tax declarations, statements, wages, expenses claims and accounts. With the expertise you’ll gain from our bookkeeping course, you’ll be well equipped to manage all of this and more – and your qualifications will be recognised across the board.

  Becoming a bookkeeper doesn’t necessarily mean you have to work for an accounting company, or as part of the finance department of a larger organisation. Once qualified, you could set yourself up as your own business and become a freelance bookkeeper – allowing you to set your own hours, manage your workload effectively and enjoy the financial benefits of becoming your own boss.

• Course Levels Explained

  Our online bookkeeping courses lead to the awarding of either a Diploma or an Advanced Diploma, depending on which level you enrol at. The different levels are separated by the amount of course content and assessments involved within each module at the basic (Diploma) and intermediate / advanced level (Advanced Diploma). Learn more about the differences between the levels below:

  

  Diploma

  This qualification represents a basic level of operational knowledge with general understanding. Suitable for basic entry-level positions.

  

  Advanced Diploma

  This qualification recognises the graduate’s capacity for initiative and judgement across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy (semi-independence) in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

• Prerequisites

  There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into either course level. You can enrol directly into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels without having previous qualifications. Note that you can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

  So, if you want to advance your career in bookkeeping, simply enrol today.

• Course Length

  The average time within which students complete this course is:

  	Diploma	14 weeks
  	Advanced Diploma Level	24 weeks

  Taking our bookkeeping courses online allows you to determine the pace of your studies. For those who’d like to fast track their learning, it’s possible to complete our bookkeeping courses in a matter of months. Please note we allow a maximum of three years for you to finish this learning programme.

• Study Mode: Online Learning

  Our bookkeeping courses are carried out online via distance learning (correspondence learning). This is intended to give you the flexibility you need to advance your career without having to put your life on hold while you do it, fitting your studies in around your existing commitments.

  With ICI, you won’t have to worry about the hassle of commuting to attend lessons and assessments – complete them online, wherever and whenever you like. You’ll also have access to your own personal tutor for the duration of your studies, offering guidance and support when you need it. And as well as being flexible and convenient, our bookkeeping courses have been designed to be engaging and practical so you get the most out of your learning.

• Recognition & Accreditation

  
  This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC) and the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC). ICI courses are not AQF qualifications. ICI is an independent global awarding body that develops and administers career-related curriculum and training programs. When you graduate from an ICI training program you join ICI graduates in over 150 countries around the world.

  At ICI, our finance courses take a holistic, practical approach to teaching you everything you need to become a successful bookkeeper. Our comprehensive courses aim to help set you apart from the rest in this competitive industry.

• Already in the Profession or Industry?

  Already working in the accounting industry? Then our bookkeeping courses are for you. Designed to refresh and expand your skill set, our courses will make sure you’re aware of the latest developments in the industry. We’ll give you the knowledge and confidence you need to excel. Whether you’re looking to advance from your current position or to move from a different area of the financial industry, taking our bookkeeping course is one of the most practical options.

• What Do I Get?

  All the materials you need to complete our bookkeeping course are included in the course fee. Once you enrol, you will receive:

  • All required study materials and course notes
  • Assignment projects with constructive tutor feedback
  • A tutor who will answer all of your course and career questions and provide guidance

  Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive:
  

  • A graduation certificate officially recognising your completion of studies and qualifications as a bookkeeper
  • Transcripts indicating the units completed
  • A letter of recommendation and validation for current and future employers
  • Post-nominal letters placed after your name which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification (For example: John Smith, DipBKeep)
  • Job search assistance: discover more about our Graduate Career Services Programme

• Cut Off Date

  Friday, 2nd June 2023 is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.

  Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course it’s at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don’t miss out. Enrol today!

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