Entry Requirements
Future BAS Agents / Bookkeepers - This Course is Not BAS Certified
To register as a BAS Agent, the education requirements consist of the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping and a Board Approved course covering GST/BAS taxation principles.
Although the GST/BAS taxation principles are covered in detail in our Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification, we have not applied for Board approval.
To meet the Board’s requirements, at least 40% of the assessment of the GST/BAS course must be completed under some form of independent supervision i.e. a test (that we do not plan to offer).
To find a training provider that meets the supervision requirement, please refer to www.tpb.gov.au.
If you are planning on becoming a bookkeeper, you do not need to register with the Tax Practitioners Board and as such the supervision requirements do not apply.
Our Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping would be the ideal way of kick-starting your new career in this field.
Relevant Job Role and Previous Experience
Please note the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is not considered an entry-level qualification and ACCM College has specific entry requirements in place to ensure suitability for our students prior to accepting the enrolment.
Ideally, students will have completed the Certificate III in Accounts Administration and be employed (or have been recently employed) in a relevant accounting role.
At a minimum, students will have direct exposure to the following industry areas:
- entering and paying invoices
- accounts payable/accounts receivable
- completion of BAS
- generating financial reports
- bank reconciliation
- payroll
If you are not sure if you have the appropriate experience or current role and would like to discuss the specific skills or experiences you do have, please contact ACCM College prior to enrolling.
Please note that this qualification would only be suited to school leavers with the extensive and relevant exposure in the accounting industry listed above.
The Certificate III in Accounts Administration is the ideal entry level qualification for those new to this industry.
Required Qualification Reading Skills
You must be able to:
- Interpret and analyse complex texts relevant to workplace requirements (ie policies and procedures)
- Read, analyse and evaluate information and ideas to extract meaning relevant to the topic
- Use different reading strategies to draw meaning for complex texts (ie identifying, questioning, previewing)
As a guide - you should have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace reading skills.
Writing Skills for Success
You must be able to:
- Clearly communicate complex ideas and information in writing
- Draft complex emails and letters to convey required information or ideas
- Demonstrate knowledge of written structure and layout appropriate to the purpose
As a guide - you must have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace written communication skills.
Communicating in Spoken English
You must be able to:
- Demonstrate flexibility in spoken language by using the appropriate structure and/or strategy
- Extract the key ideas or information from spoken conversations across a range of contexts
- Explain complex procedures and give clear sequenced instructions to others in familiar setting
As a basic guide - you must have sufficient English speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with your Student Adviser over the phone.
Demonstrate Practical Math Skills
You must be able to:
- Interpret, comprehend and use a range of everyday mathematical information in familiar and routine contexts
As a basic guide - you should have completed Year 12 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions.
Possess Appropriate Digital Skills
You must be able to:
- Open and use a computer application (such as your Web Browser)
- Navigate a website by following instructions and follow website "links"
- Type and edit text eg for short answer assessment questions
- Select the appropriate answers in a multiple choice list (select the correct option(s))
- Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
- Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
- Open and use a word processing application (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
- Open and use a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) depending on electives chosen
System and Software Needs
You must have:
- Access to a Desktop Computer or Laptop although some course work may be completed via mobile devices.
- Internet access with the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
- Access to a webcam device (can be a mobile phone) for course specific skills checks as required
- Microsoft Office 2010 Word (or higher)
- Subject specific Microsoft Office products for chosen electives (ie Excel).
Note: We are able to support Pages or Numbers for Mac Users.
