12/06/2007
Bookkeepers & ICB featured in the Melbourne Age - June 2 2007
Pub: The Age
Pubdate: Saturday 02nd of June 2007
Edition: First
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Section: My Career
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Page: 4
Wordcount: 278 |
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The Numbers Bookkeepers |
Wendy Taylor |
138,300
The number of people in Australia, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, who list their occupation as bookkeeper. Nearly 80 per cent are women and their median age is 44. They are employed in most sectors and have strong job prospects.
31
The percentage of bookkeepers working full-time. Bookkeeping is an occupation offering a high degree of flexibility in terms of work arrangements. As an employee, bookkeepers have the option of working as a permanent, full-time or part-time staff member, a casual or a contractor. Others opt for self-employment, either working independently or as part of a bookkeeping franchise business. They often also have the choice of working in a client's office or working from a home office.
2007*
The year a new nationally recognised qualification, a certificate IV in financial services (bookkeeping), is expected to be finalised. The Australian School of Taxation at UNSW and the Australian Association of Professional Bookkeepers have been developing this qualification, which will enable bookkeepers to perform BAS-related services. Trainee bookkeepers usually complete a certificate III or certificate IV in financial services (accounting) through a registered training organisation.
$57,000
The median salary for a senior bookkeeper in Melbourne, although pay scales vary markedly. Salaries for more junior roles vary from $41,000 to $50,000. Hourly rates for casuals can range from $20-$25 an hour for a junior bookkeeper to $30-$35 for a bookkeeper with more than six years' experience.
2006
The year the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers was launched in Australia. It is one of several bodies that provide information, support, resources and professional development for bookkeepers. Others include the Australian Association of Professional Bookkeepers and the Australian Bookkeepers Network.
WENDY TAYLOR
*PLEASE NOTE: The Certificate IV Financial Services (Bookkeeping) is a new nationally accredited certificate that has been “developed” by the Australian National Training Authority. All appropriately accredited Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) will be able to provide this certification. ICB is working with various RTO’s including a national training provider to be able to provide this educational pathway to its members.
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