Accounting and Bookkeeping Courses in Australia

Every business needs financial management, making accounting and bookkeeping qualifications consistently in demand. These courses teach practical skills in financial record-keeping, BAS preparation, payroll, and financial reporting. Graduates find work across all industries — from small business to large corporations.

Avg. $68k/yr($50k — $95k)

Career Pathway

Certificate III

Accounts Clerk

Certificate IV

Bookkeeper

Diploma

Accountant

Bachelor

Financial Controller

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31 Accounting And Bookkeeping Courses

Certificate III in Business
Open Colleges
OnlineBusiness
Our nationally accredited BSB30120 Certificate III in Business is designed to provide you with the tools to work effectively in an office or corporate environment. You’ll learn to design and produce spreadsheets, write simple documents, organise schedules, and become a valued team member. The Certificate in Business does not teach payroll, but our FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping does. Anytime you like! The majority of our courses are ready for enrolment right now. There's no need to wait for a specific date or a new semester to start – just enrol, login, and start learning. If you enrol online today and complete your application, you can start studying the course today!
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Open Colleges
OnlineAccounting & Bookkeeping
Our nationally recognised FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is designed to provide you with a strong range of accounting skills to start your own business or register as a Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent. No, we prefer to use popular cloud-based accounting software, Reckon One. Reckon One provides you with unlimited time where Xero does not. The Xero trial is only for one month and if you need to reassess after one month period, then you would need to start the whole set up again from the beginning. Very frustrating! Instead, Open Colleges has established a partnership with Reckon to provide our students with additional learning opportunities during their enrolment. This way, you will graduate with a unique set of skills using cloud-based accounting software relevant to the current financial services environment.Reckon One is a cloud-based accounting software suitable for Accountants and Bookkeepers.Benefits for OC students:
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
TAFE SA
In-PersonSABusiness
Take a step up the career ladder with this mid-level qualification in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Combining practical bookkeeping skills with accounting theory, this course will give you a range of career options and pathways towards further success. Through your studies, you’ll learn how to prepare business operation budgets, calculate product and service costing using Microsoft Excel applications, develop business documents, prepare business tax calculations, process everyday business transactions, prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) to the Australian Tax Office (ATO), process payroll using XERO software, and apply the principles of accounting. By completing this qualification, you’ll be able to work as a registered BAS Agent or Bookkeeper (additional experience requirements apply). You can also choose to work as an accounts clerk or payroll office. This course provides a pathway to completing the Diploma of Accounting to become a Registered Tax Agent. Entry Recommendations We recommend that you have completed Year 11 or any Certificate III or higher before starting this course. Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
TAFE SA
In-PersonSABusiness
Do you want to work as an account clerk? A bookkeeper? An accounts receivable officer? Our Certificate III in Account Administration will equip you with job-ready skills to pursue these careers and more. Through your studies, you’ll be taught how to perform financial calculations, enter transactions into the XERO computerised accounting system, produce spreadsheets, develop business documents, apply the principles of accounting, manage accounts receivable and payable, and work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry. If you’d like to further your education, you’ll be able to progress into the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet. If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Certificate Iv In Financial Services
TAFE NSW
In-PersonNSWAccounting & Bookkeeping
Graduate Diploma Of Financial Planning
TAFE NSW
In-PersonNSWAccounting & Bookkeeping
Graduate Certificate In Financial Planning Professional Practice
TAFE NSW
In-PersonNSWAccounting & Bookkeeping
Undergraduate Certificate In Finance And Investment
TAFE NSW
In-PersonNSWAccounting & Bookkeeping
Taxation Planning
TAFE NSW
In-PersonNSWAccounting & Bookkeeping
Ethics And Professional Standards For Financial Planners Fasea Bridging Course
TAFE NSW
In-PersonNSWAccounting & Bookkeeping

Certificate III in Business

Open Colleges

OnlineBusiness

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About this course

Our nationally accredited BSB30120 Certificate III in Business is designed to provide you with the tools to work effectively in an office or corporate environment. You’ll learn to design and produce spreadsheets, write simple documents, organise schedules, and become a valued team member. The Certificate in Business does not teach payroll, but our FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping does. Anytime you like! The majority of our courses are ready for enrolment right now. There's no need to wait for a specific date or a new semester to start – just enrol, login, and start learning. If you enrol online today and complete your application, you can start studying the course today!

Career Outcomes

Career paths: Administration Assistant, General Clerk, Clerical Officer. Key skills: Critical thinking, Spreadsheet design, Effective communications, Skill development and learning

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Frequently Asked Questions — Accounting and Bookkeeping

What qualifications do I need for bookkeeping?

A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is the standard qualification. This allows you to register as a BAS Agent with the Tax Practitioners Board.

What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?

Bookkeeping focuses on recording daily transactions. Accounting involves interpreting, classifying, and reporting financial information. Higher qualifications (Diploma+) move into accounting territory.

Can I work as a freelance bookkeeper?

Yes — many bookkeepers work as independent contractors. A Certificate IV and BAS Agent registration allow you to provide services to multiple clients.

Accounting and Bookkeeping Courses in Australia

Career Pathway

Browse by State

31 Accounting And Bookkeeping Courses

Certificate III in Business

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Certificate Iv In Financial Services

Graduate Diploma Of Financial Planning

Graduate Certificate In Financial Planning Professional Practice

Undergraduate Certificate In Finance And Investment

Taxation Planning

Ethics And Professional Standards For Financial Planners Fasea Bridging Course

Certificate III in Business

About this course

Career Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions — Accounting and Bookkeeping

31 Accounting And Bookkeeping Courses

Certificate III in Business

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Certificate Iv In Financial Services

Graduate Diploma Of Financial Planning

Graduate Certificate In Financial Planning Professional Practice

Undergraduate Certificate In Finance And Investment

Taxation Planning

Ethics And Professional Standards For Financial Planners Fasea Bridging Course

Certificate III in Business

About this course

Career Outcomes