Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

FNS40217

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Course details

Are you looking to develop new skills and knowledge in a range of bookkeeping tasks to increase your employability?

If your answer is yes, then the FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is what you need.

This program will touch on the following topic areas:

Preparing business activity statements and PAYG instalments
Processing payroll reports and financial reports
Creating operational budgets
Understanding the accounting and bookkeeping requirements
Processing interim reports
Using subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Setting up and using an accounting system (MYOB)

Note: For those seeking registration as a BAS agent, please contact the Tax Practitioner Board for more information about the requirements and application process.

Study options

Recognition of
prior learning

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Self-paced
online study

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RPL requirements

If you are looking to formalise your skills and experience in this field, you must have at least two (2) years of industry experience relating to the units and subject matter.

As a guide, typical entrants into this program are:

Tools required

Computer or laptop
Stable internet connection
An email account
A phone
Microsoft Office Suite version 2013 or later
Access to a printer
Access to a calculator (can be hand-held or a computer/mobile app)
Access to a recording device such as mobile phone/video recorder
Access to at least 3 people to help you demonstrate your ability to interact with others during the projects
RPL students only: Be able to provide at least 2 professional referees to validate previous roles, projects and work experience

Payment options

Program inclusions

Course structure

The FNS40217 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping requires the completion of 13 units comprising of 8 core units and 5 electives.

These units of competency have been developed in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life operational case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to the workplace.

Students will have up to 18 months to complete the full training program. If the learner requires more time, please see extension options in our student handbook or contact our office.

FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations
FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
BSBSMB402 Plan small business finances
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems

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Recognition of prior learning

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