The course provides industry recommended pathway for people
who may be involved in preparing a variety of business activity
statements (BAS) including preparing office taxes, operational
reports, management reports, budgets, basic job costing reports,
and classifying, recording and reporting of accounting information,
and maintaining inventory records.
Students completing this course will be awarded the nationally
accredited Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting),
which is also a pre-requisite for membership into the Association
of Accounting Technicians (AAT)-the body which provides recognition
for independently practicing bookkeeping and accounting consultants.
The course can lead to advanced study pathway such as Diploma
in Accounting. Some Australian universities recognise this qualification
to undertake further studies in accounting.
The main objective of this course is to teach all aspects of
basic accounting skills in the context of Australian legal,
technological and accounting standards and environments.
The main features and requirements of this course are outlined
below.
| Relevant training package |
Financial Services-FN S04 |
| NTIS code |
FNS 40604 |
| Qualification |
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting) |
| Industry |
Financial Services Industry |
| Course aim |
To provide the basic accounting skills and assists students
to become trainee accountants, clerical assistants, bookkeepers,
payroll clerks and receivable and payable account assistants.
Also to prepare for higher studies in accounting. |
| Duration |
42 weeks full time including six weeks break
Minimum 20 hours per week
face-to face. |
| Entry requirement |
Literacy and mathematical skills of 12 years of school
standards or, equivalent and a minimum of 5.5 in IELTS score,
18 or above in age or FNS 40604 Certificate IV in Financial
Services (Accounting) |
| Qualification recognition |
This qualification like other CIBT qualification is
based on the principles, guidelines and standards set
by the Australian Quality Training Framework ( AQTF).
As such it has national recognition.
Under the obligation of mutual recognition CIBT recognises
the qualifications delivered by other institutions who
are based on the AQTF. So your 'Qualification' or 'Statement
of Attainment' from other 'Registered Training Organisation
(RTOs)' will be accepted as equivalent attainment or qualification
by CIBT. |
| Intake time |
CIBT term dates. Four times in a year: January, April,
July and September. Contact CIBT for specific information
on intake time. |
| Tuition fee |
$8,200 |
| Enrolment, materials and support fee |
$200 Enrolment plus $200 for books, materials and supplies |
| Health cover |
All international students studying in Australia are
required to maintain approved health cover as a condition
of their Student visa. You need to buy OSHC cover before
you come to Australia. You will also need to maintain
your OSHC cover throughout your stay and study period
in Australia. CIBT assists students in obtaining and maintaining
your OSHC Cover. Contact CIBT Student Services Manager
for more Information on health cover.
To seek your cover on-line you may go to Medibank Private
website at http://www.medibank.com.au.
(See Student Prospectus for details)
The health cover cost for you will be as follows:
| Period of Cover |
Single |
Family |
| 1 month |
$29.00 |
$58.00 |
| 3 months |
$87.00 |
$174.00 |
| 6 months |
$174.00 |
$348.00 |
| 9 months |
$261.00 |
$522.00 |
| 1 year |
$348.00 |
$696.00 |
| 2 years |
$661.20 |
$1,322.40 |
| 3 years |
$991.80 |
$1,983.60 |
These rate continuously changes. Please see http://www.medibank.com.au
for recent rates. |
| Living cost |
The average living cost in Sydney (depending on your
life style) is likely to be in the following range
Accommodation A$90-100 per week
Phone calls ( including mobiles) A$ 10-30+per week
Food-eating at home A$80-100 per week
Bus and train fares A$20-50 per week
Stationary and photocopying A$15+ per week
Personal items/entertainment A$40 per week
Total A$255-335 per week
(See Student
Prospectus for details) |
| Accommodation |
CIBT can make guest stay or home stay arrangements through
Homestay Worldwide Pty. Ltd, Telephone: 61 2 9544 0126 It
may also be able to organise independent apartments through
Carnarvon Private Hotel, Telephone: 61 2 9925 0517, or organize
a long term rental accommodation through Peter Hill First
National, Telephone 61 2 9929 8944 |
| Learning support |
CIBT provides learning support in a number of areas
including language and numeracy, undertaking assignments.
It provides one-to-one counseling in case of learning
difficulties.
It may organise psychological counseling in case of difficulties
in adjustment in the Australian learning environment or
personal traumas and disappointments.
CIBT can also assist you in organising yourself in Sydney
including organizing health cover and finding jobs. |
Payment time/
installments |
Full amount at the time of registration or two terms advance
at a time. |
| Refund and cancellation policy |
Enrolment fee and accommodation booking fees are non refundable
Any application for refund must be in writing. Tuition fee
will be refunded in full if • CIBT is notified
at least 28 days before the commencement date of the course,
or • The candidate is not granted a Student
visa. In this instance a rejection letter from the Australian
embassy/consulate must accompany the application •
More details on refund policy are provided in the Enrolment
Form and Student Prospectus |
| Course allowances |
Not available |
| Career prospect/ Pathway |
To work as account assistant, account clerk or, Accounting
support staff in a variety of small to medium size organizations.
Leads to a pathway to Diploma in Accounting. |
| Delivery mode |
Institution based at 116 Pacific Highway, North Sydney,
NSW 2060. A combination of lectures, small group discussions,
case studies, class exercises, research and others |
| Learning environment /facilities |
Throughout the entire training program students will
be provided with appropriate learning materials like lecture
notes, power point slides, workbooks, handouts, delivery
and assessment plans, reading materials, assessment tasks,
computer/internet access and supplies.
The learning environment is supported by needed learning
technology, furniture and facilities including appropriate
space allowance, lighting and ventilation.
Learning support CIBT provides support to access health
cover, accommodation and jobs. It also provides learning
support and counselling in undertaking assignments and
improving numeracy and language skills. |
| Assessment methods |
Assignments, class activities, case studies, simulation
computer works, tests, exams and others. |
| Units covered |
4 industry core units, 6 sectoral core units; and 3 electives. |
| Course structure |
The course will be delivered in five terms. Unit details
are provided below |
| More information |
Detailed information on CIBT's training services and facilities
location, and enrolment conditions and procedures are available
in this web site.
More information on CIBT's policies and student's obligation
can also be obtained from Student Handbook. or by calling
0061 2 99550488 or by e-mailing CIBT information services
at info@cibt.nsw.edu.au |
| Code |
Unit |
Status |
| INDUSTRY CORE UNITS |
|
|
| FNSICGEN301A |
Communicate in the workplace |
Core |
| FNSICGEN304A |
Apply health and safety practices in the workplace |
Core |
| FNSICIND401A |
Apply principles of professional practice to work in the
financial services industry |
Core |
| FNSICGEN302A |
Use technology in the workplace |
Core |
| SECTORAL CORE UNITS |
|
|
| FNSACCT401A |
Process business tax requirements |
Core |
| FNSACCT402A |
Produce job costing information |
Core |
| FNSACCT403A |
Prepare operational budget |
Core |
| FNSACCT404A |
Make decisions in a legal context |
Core |
| FNSACCT405A |
Prepare financial statements |
Core |
| FNSACCT406A |
Maintain asset and inventory records |
Core |
| ELECTIVE UNITS |
|
|
| FNSICACC401A |
Evaluate and authorize payment requests |
Elective |
| FNSACCT407A |
Setup and operate computerized accounting system |
Elective |
| FNSICORG516A |
Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements |
Elective |