该资格反映了金融服务和其他行业中的专业会计工作角色，包括税务代理，应付账款和应收账款管理人员，薪资服务提供商以及为各个行业的组织执行一系列会计任务的员工。担任这些职务的个人将解决方案应用于一系列通常很复杂的问题，并分析和评估来自各种来源的信息。他们主动地计划，协调和评估自己的工作，并在已定义的准则内为他人提供指导。
Students who have completed Imagine Education's Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping may choose to continue their studies with our 29-week Diploma of Accounting. This course builds on the basic accounting principles studied in the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course to more advanced concepts.You will learn how to maintain accounting information systems, report on business performance, and develop business plans. You will learn skills vital to accounting professionals such as workplace health and safety, budgets, spreadsheets, internal controls, payroll and tax documentation for individuals.Once you have graduated you may wish to use your Diploma as a pathway to an undergraduate qualification at an Australian university, continue your study with Imagine Education's Advanced Diploma of Accounting, or begin your career in such roles as budget analyser, financial controller, or registered tax agent.<br>Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.