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FNS40217: Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course Overview

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

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Assessments

Case Studies

Scenarios – Problem Solving, Practical Activities, Oral Presentation, Multiple Choice Quiz, Written Portfolio, Projects, Reports, Practical Observations

Course Units

BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC413 Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

Course Specifics

Study requirements

Full-time (20 hours per week) using blended mode (face-to-face and supervised study sessions) Note: Excludes Self Study for assessment tasks.

Academic requirement

Entry to this course requires:

Successful completion of Australian year 11 or equivalent; OR
Successful completion of an AQF recognised Certificate III in Accounting Administration or other relevant qualification; OR
Relevant work experience in a related field.

(Learn more about the ways you can meet this criteria by viewing our Academic Entry Equivalencies)