Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Provider:
Course Code:
FNS40222
CRICOS Code:
110013B
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Management and Commerce
Duration:
78-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fee:
AUD 16,350 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
January, February, April, May, July, August, October, November
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and
contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and
lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end. Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Course Structure
The FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping requires successful completion of the following 13 units of competency.
Core Units:
- FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports
- FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
- FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
- FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
- FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
- FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
- FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
- FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
- BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
- FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
Elective Units:
- BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
- BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
- BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Students must have completed Australian Year 11 or equivalent or have completed AQF Certificate III or other relevant qualifications. |
| Minimum Age to Apply | Must be at least 17 years of age or older at course commencement. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | An overall valid academic IELTS score of at least 5.5 or equivalent unless exempted. |
Career Opportunities
Potential career outcomes include:
- Accounts assistant
- Payroll clerk
- Payroll payable/receivable clerk
- Bookkeeper/Financial clerk.