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General

Bookkeepers play a vital role in businesses, working closely with financial data. Bookkeepers regularly process business transactions, reconcile ledger accounts and generate accurate financial reports. Additionally, they handle crucial tasks including the processing and reporting of GST and payroll activities.

Accountants specialise in the examination and preparation of financial records for businesses. Their primary focus is to ensure records are accurate for income taxation compliance.

Put simply, bookkeeping involves the processing of day-to-day transactions and reporting of GST and Payroll for the business, while accounting is concerned with analysis and reporting for income tax purposes.

Some skills required to become a bookkeeper are:

  • Maths: While high level maths is not required to be a bookkeeper, an eye for data analysis and being able to spot discrepancies in a list of numbers is ideal. There is some simple maths involved, but don’t worry – we’ll teach you all you need to know.
  • Attention To Detail: In bookkeeping precision matters – accurate data entry skills are crucial to be a successful bookkeeper. Double or even triple checking everything will be a good habit to pick up.
  • Computer Skills: Today nearly all bookkeeping activities are completed via a computer,  highlighting the importance of being confident using one. Your training will include software units in Word, Excel, MYOB & Xero.
  • Good Communication: Communication skills are very important as a bookkeeper. You will need to communicate with business owners, staff, accountants and the ATO confidently and effectively.
  • Willingness To Learn: In the modern digital landscape, being open to learning new skills is imperative. You will need to be adaptable as changes to legislation and regulations can occur as well.

To become a qualified bookkeeper, you will need to obtain a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping which is the minimum requirement to become a registered BAS Agent. Holding this qualification may also assist you in gaining employment in administration and reception job roles.

Certificate IV In Accounting & Bookkeeping

Depending on your prior experience, online students may complete the qualification faster than the standard 12-month enrolment period.

Wise Click Training offers students comprehensive support options including unlimited phone and email support and an after-hours text number for evening and weekends. For student studying in the classroom setting, you will have access to free one-on-one sessions with a trainer and free repeat classes within the 12-month enrolment period. To read more, visit our Student Support page.

For each unit we will provide you with an online study guide that contains videos of a trainer working through the manual which will instruct you on how to work through each unit manual and the associated exercises. This will aid you with extra learning tasks. You will also complete the assessments for each unit at home, with the exception of the 2 supervised assessments.

Student edition software will be provided to you where it is required, however you will need to have access to a computer with Microsoft Word, Excel and PDF reading software at home. A Microsoft computer is required as our student version MYOB as it is not available on MAC operating systems at this time. You can use MAC for other areas of the course like Word, Excel and Xero.

Upon registration to our courses, you will receive access to our online student portal. This is the central hub where unit assessments will be released to you. The portal allows you to upload items to tasks and save your work as you go. Test questions are generally multiple choice or a text field to fill in your answers.

Wise Click Training has a job placement register that all students are eligible to be listed on. Over our 25+ years in industry we have built strong relationships with a range of Perth businesses, allowing us to recommend suitable students when employers are looking for staff. We have lots of businesses that only hire our students for bookkeeping and admin roles and they know and love what we teach them.

We also have handy tips posted in the office about resume writing and where to look for jobs. We are also happy to review your resume, make suggestions where needed and you can list us as a personal reference on your resume. 

Of course! Student support is one of the key focuses for us here at Wise Click Training. Check out our reviews and testimonials to see what other students have said.

Our Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping meets the requirements of an approved course for the purpose of qualifying for a student payment. Visit the Services Australia website to check your eligibility. You can quote our Education Provider ID: 6P389.

Yes! All our students start with the basics, regardless of your experience. Speak to Tarryn, our friendly Training Coordinator, about her story – she had no experience with bookkeeping before doing our course and is now fully qualified and a registered BAS Agent.

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning by way of credit transfer of units – simply provide us with your qualifications / completed units from your USI log in or a Statement of Attainment if you don’t have a USI. If they match our current units, we can apply credit transfers. This is free of charge and we will remove the cost of those units from your enrolment and create a tailored calendar for you.

Cert IV Traineeships

Wise Click Training offers students comprehensive support options including unlimited phone and email support and an after-hours text number for evening and weekends. All students receive an online study guide for each unit with videos to help you work though the manual at home. For students studying in the classroom setting, you will have access to free one-on-one sessions with a trainer and free repeat classes within the 12-month enrolment period. To read more, visit our Student Support page.

For each unit we will provide you with a study guide which will instruct you on how to work through each unit manual and the associated exercises. This will aid you with extra learning tasks.

Depending on your employment situation, some revision may be able to be completed at work – but this is dependent on the agreement between you and your employer.

If you’re lucky enough to have a job in the field then expanding your areas of work with the knowledge you gain can help to cement it. However, it is not essential to have a job in the field while studying.

Student edition software will be provided to you where it is required, however you will need to have access to a computer with Microsoft Word, Excel and PDF reading software at home.

Upon registration to our courses, you will receive access to our online student portal. This is the central hub where unit assessments will be released to you. The portal allows you to upload items to tasks and save your work as you go. Test questions are generally multiple choice or a text field to fill in your answers.

Wise Click Training has a job placement register that all students are eligible to be listed on. Over our 25+ years in industry we have built strong relationships with a range of Perth businesses, allowing us to recommend suitable students when employers are looking for staff. We have lots of businesses that only hire our students for bookkeeping and admin roles and they know and love what we teach them.

We also have handy tips posted in the office about resume writing and where to look for jobs. We are also happy to review your resume, make suggestions where needed and you can list us as a personal reference on your resume. 

Of course! Student support is one of the key focuses for us here at Wise Click Training. Check out our reviews and testimonials to see what other students have said.

Yes! All our students start with the basics, regardless of your experience. Speak to Tarryn, our friendly Training Coordinator, about her story – she had no experience with bookkeeping before doing our course and is now fully qualified and a registered BAS Agent.

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning by way of credit transfer of units – simply provide us with your qualifications / completed units from your USI log in or a Statement of Attainment if you don’t have a USI. If they match our current units, we can apply credit transfers. This is free of charge and we will remove the cost of those units from your enrolment and create a tailored calendar for you.

Contact Tarryn on (08) 9207 1088 and she will provide you with all the required information on the steps required to enter into a traineeship with the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Office.

Your trainee will attend classroom sessions as scheduled and then complete revisions and assessments outside the classroom through our student portal.

We will conduct site visits three times throughout the enrolment period to ensure the skills learned are being practiced in the workplace. This also gives the employer an idea of what tasks to allocate for the trainee. We will also provide you a fact sheet to ensure your trainee is utilising the skills they have learnt.

Professional Development

90 hours of Continued Professional Education (CPE) within a 3-year registration period is required, with a minimum of 20 hours each year.

Your CPE period will begin on the date you are registered and conclude on the date your registration expires – this period is generally three years.

Promptly document completed CPE activities, detailing the activity, hours spent and relevance to the tax agent or BAS agent services you provide. For unstructured CPE activities like reading or group discussions, outline their connection to your profession. For structured activities such as training, webinars or courses, retain evidence such as email confirmations. You can utilise CPE logs provided by the Tax Practitioners Board to assist in recording the required information.

There are no mandatory topics for your CPE activities, however the topics chosen must be relevant to the BAS or tax agent services you provide.

To check your CPE requirements for BAS agents, you can visit the Tax Practitioners Board website.

MYOB

For students who have never used MYOB software before, our Getting Started course will be all you need. You will also get access to a student version of MYOB software for you to practice with at home.

The purpose of MYOB training is to familiarise students with the key terms and functions used within the MYOB software. The software isn’t difficult to learn however you will need to gain an understanding of the different features within the platform.

At Wise Click Training, we have a range of MYOB courses starting from $415.00, we recommend reading through the course outlines to ensure you pick a course that suits your learning requirements. Feel free to contact our friendly team and we can assist you in choosing a suitable course.

All Wise Click Training MYOB courses utilise MYOB Student Edition software and are taught by registered BAS Agents. The best way to learn MYOB is from an expert with hands on, practical exercises.

Depending on the area of MYOB you are aspiring to learn, we offer a range of different training courses. From introductory courses to subject-based inventory and payroll courses, Wise Click Training is your premier training destination for MYOB software in Perth.

Xero

For those who have never used Xero software before, our introductory 2-day Getting Started course is the perfect choice. With all Wise Click Training courses, you will receive a manual and files to take home so you can practice with the software.

We offer both the first and second day as separate courses so if you’ve used the Xero platform previously you can fine tune your skills at your own discretion.

At Wise Click Training, we have a range of training courses for Xero Accounting software starting from $415.00. It is advised that you read through the course outlines to ensure the course you choose is aligned with your learning goals.

All Wise Click Training Xero courses utilise the Xero Demo Company and are taught by experienced BAS Agents. The most effective way to learn Xero is from an expert with hands on, practical exercises. We pride ourselves on being working bookkeepers who teach students how to use Xero the right way.

Xero is an extremely user-friendly platform; however it is still crucial to learn the key terms and functions utilised within the software. Failing to complete adequate training can lead to costly fixes down the track.