FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Award Course
Cricos Code 099418M

Overview

This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions and international students wanting to study in Australia, who have completed an IELTS test with a score equal to or greater than 5.5. This IELTS test must have been taken no more than two years before submission of enrolment application. This course is relevant to: Bookkeepers wanting formal qualifications, accounting support roles, mature age students wanting to work in the financial services industry or school leavers.

Careers

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in various roles in different industries, from farming to retail to engineering to government and everything in between are required to keep financial records by law. This makes the scope of employment very broad for those who have accounting studies behind them. Job roles could include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll officer, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, BAS Agent.

Pathways

Diploma of Accounting, Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

Information for International Students

Students must be at least 18 years old when they commence studies. This course may incorporate practical instruction in a training workshop. Work-based training in industry is not included. Please contact us for more information on course fees and duration.

* Duration of a course includes periods for orientation and enrolment, teaching, assessment, structured learning support, study breaks and public holidays.
* Fees are subject to change.

Units & Assessment
Core Units
Code Unit Name Hours
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 50
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations 50
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports 60
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers 40
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry 40
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system 80
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements 50
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems 45
Elective Units
Code Unit Name Hours
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents 80
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets 50
FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations 30
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records 20
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets 40

Course Assessment

  • Observation and oral questioning
  • Project
  • Practical task
  • Role play/Simulation
  • Written task
Your particular units of study will be determined from the core and elective units required for this qualification.

RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises relevant skills and knowledge you have already gained through previous training, work and life experiences. Contact the Institute today to discuss your options for RPL.