This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. A Business Activity Statement (BAS) service is a tax agent service that includes, but is not limited to, the following: Preparing or lodging an approved form about a taxpayer's liabilities, obligations or entitlements under a BAS provision Giving a taxpayer advice about a BAS provision that the taxpayer can reasonably be expected to rely upon to satisfy their taxation obligations Dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to a BAS provision Persons providing a BAS service must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board and this qualification is currently cited as meeting some of the educational requirements for registration. Other conditions apply including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the Board as this is regularly under review. Course Structure To receive the Certificate IV in Accounting students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry Carry out business activity and installment activity statement tasks Design and produce business documents Make decisions in a legal context Participate in OHS processes Prepare financial reports Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Set up and operate a computerized accounting system Additional Units Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Develop and use complex spreadsheets Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Establish and maintain a cash accounting system Establish and maintain a payroll system Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system Evaluate and authorize payment requests Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Maintain inventory records Manage budgets and forecasts Perform financial calculations Prepare financial forecasts and projections Prepare financial reports for corporate entities Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements Prepare operational budgets Process business tax requirements Process payroll Produce job costing information Produce spreadsheets Provide management accounting information Work effectively in the financial services industry Write simple documents Career opportunities Graduates from this qualification can seek employment in accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. Articulation When you finish this course you can gain articulation into the Diploma of Accounting (R11362). When you finish this course, you may be eligible to apply for entry into a TAFE NSW Higher Education course.