Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course overview

Course 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.

NOTE: Enrolments in this course can be taken ALL YEAR ROUND.

FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Nominal Hours: 665

Licensing / Regulatory information

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Persons providing a BAS service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration as a BAS agent. Other requirements apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

What work can you do?

Accounts Officer, Accounts Supervisor, Bookkeeper

What units will you study?

Total number of units of competency = 13

10 core units plus 3 elective units, of which:

• at least 2 must be from the elective units listed below
• up to 1 may be from this qualification or any currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the overall integrity of the AQF alignment, not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

• BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
• FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
• FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
• FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
• FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports
• FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
• FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
• FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems

Elective units

• BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
• BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
• BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
• BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
• BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
• FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations