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FNS40222 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Establish yourself in the accounting industry with the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. This course is included in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Fee Free TAFE program.

DOMESTIC
STUDY MODES

Online

DURATION

12 - 18 monthsOne (1) unit per 10 week study periodTo ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period.Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments. 

AVAILABILITY

Online

UNITS/CREDITS

13 units

JOB PROSPECTS

The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information, supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems, classifying, recording and reporting accounting information, managing a small office, and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.

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.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Online

Duration:

12 - 18 months

One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period.

Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments. 

Core
BSBTEC302Design and produce spreadsheets
FNSACC321Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC421Prepare financial reports
FNSACC418Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC426Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
FNSTPB411Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB412Establish and maintain payroll systems
FNSACC412Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC414Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
Elective
BSBTEC404Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
FNSACC323Perform financial calculations
FNSACC411Process business tax requirements
FNSACC405Maintain inventory records

Online

2023 AprilOnline Available
2023 MayOnline Available
2023 JuneOnline Available
2023 JulyOnline Available
2023 AugustOnline Available
2023 SeptemberOnline Available
2023 OctoberOnline Available
2023 NovemberOnline Available
2023 DecemberOnline Available
Work-integrated learning does not apply to this course.
This course has no residential schools.

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?

The Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online review tool that will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.

The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information, supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems, classifying, recording and reporting accounting information, managing a small office, and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.

Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.
Fee for service$5,317.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Fee$3,457.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee$2,899.00 (2023)
Fee for service per unit$409.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Fee per unit$264.00 (2023)
Co-Contribution Concessional Fee per unit$223.00 (2023)
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$167.20 (2023)

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding. If you are unsure please call us on 13 27 86.

This is a Fee Free TAFE course thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments. Eligibility criteria applies.

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