Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222)
Qualification Overview
Course Description
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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
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
General Information
| Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping | |
|---|---|
| National Course Code | FNS40222 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 110021B |
| Course Duration | 52 Weeks |
| Delivery Location | Adelaide Campus: Innovation House 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia Melbourne Campus: Suite 2, Level 6/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia |
| Delivery Mode | Face to Face |
| Study Load | 20 hours per week in the classroom |
International Offshore Student Fee
| Tuition Fee | $AU 9,750 |
| Material Fee | $AU 500 |
| Application Fee | $AU 250 |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)
Vocational Skills Australia(VSA) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. VSA has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
There are no entry requirements under the training package.
Vocational Skills Australia has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs and to check the GTE requirements.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Successful completion of minimum of (10 to 20) weeks of ELICOS with any provider before commencement of studies with VSA
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
• Completed The Oxford Test of English to the level at least B1 under Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0 refer the below link for equivalent scores of different English language test providers
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
Students will complete an LLN assessment Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) using the LLN robot test as part of the enrolment process. This ensures that the course is at an appropriate level for students and educational support is provided.
Education Pathway
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the FNS50222 Diploma Accounting or a range of Diploma qualifications related to accounting.
Employment Pathway
Potential employment options are in accounting roles.
| Course Structure | ||
|---|---|---|
| FNSACC418 | Work Effectively in the Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry | Core |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and Operate Computerized Accounting System | Core |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | Core |
| FNSACC322 | Administer Subsidiary Accounts and Ledgers | Core |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare Financial Reports | Core |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | Core |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | Core |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | Core |
| BSBTEC302 | Design and Produce Spreadsheet | Core |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets | Core |
| BSBCMM411 | Make Presentations | Elective |
| BSBWRT311 | Write Simple Documents | Elective |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | Elective |