FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Combine practical bookkeeping skills and accounting concepts in this mid-level course, and get the qualifications you need to open up bookkeeping and accounting roles across a range of industries.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Sunshine Coast Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY Apprenticeships and traineeships

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Course overview

Get a head start on your finance career and combine practical bookkeeping skills and accounting concepts with this comprehensive bookkeeping course. Get the qualifications and practical skills you need to work in a flexible industry which offers a range of employment options and opportunities for advancing your career. According to the Australian Government's labour Market Insights report, the demand for bookkeepers and accounts clerks is expected to grow in the future.

In this course you'll learn how to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, prepare financial reports, establish payroll systems, and provide advice to taxpayers in relation to activity statements. You'll graduate with current, practical bookkeeping and accounting skills that are attractive to prospective employers.

Successful completion of this course meets the Tax Practitioners Board academic requirements for registration as a BAS agent (additional experience requirements apply). You'll also be qualified to enter the finance industry as a bookkeeper, accounts clerk, or payroll officer.

What can I do?

Bookkeeper
Payroll Officer
Accounts Clerk
Accounts Receivable and Payable Clerk
BAS Agent

Course outcome:

FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Study your way

TAFE Queensland offers various avenues for students to access high-quality, industry-relevant education and training. We understand that not everyone's circumstances are they same, so we design our courses to fit busy schedules.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 3 elective units from the list below.

Up to 5 units may be able to be brought across after successful completion of FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
FNSACC321

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC321

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and process routine financial documents, prepare journal entries, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare banking and reconcile financial receipts, and extract a trial balance and interim reports.
UNIT NAME
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

UNIT CODE
FNSACC322

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC322

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to reconcile and monitor subsidiary accounts and ledgers in financial accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
UNIT NAME
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

UNIT CODE
FNSACC412

Prepare operational budgets

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations.
UNIT NAME
Prepare operational budgets

UNIT CODE
FNSACC414

Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC414

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare financial statements for entities that do not have a statutory duty to file financial reports with government agencies and regulators.
UNIT NAME
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

UNIT CODE
FNSACC418

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC418

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work autonomously and in teams to complete work activities relating to the provision of accounting and bookkeeping services.
UNIT NAME
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

UNIT CODE
FNSACC421

Prepare financial reports

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC421

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports.
UNIT NAME
Prepare financial reports

UNIT CODE
FNSACC426

Set up and operate computerised accounting systems

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC426

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, operate, and modify an integrated computerised accounting system. This involves processing transactions in the system, maintaining the system, producing reports, and ensuring system integrity.
UNIT NAME
Set up and operate computerised accounting systems

UNIT CODE
FNSTPB411

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

UNIT CODE :
FNSTPB411

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports according to compliance requirements.
UNIT NAME
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

UNIT CODE
FNSTPB412

Establish and maintain payroll systems

UNIT CODE :
FNSTPB412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for computerised systems.
UNIT NAME
Establish and maintain payroll systems

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
FNSACC323

Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC323

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE
FNSACC413

Make decisions in a legal context

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC413

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make decisions, particularly those relating to compliance issues, in a legal context. It is intended to satisfy the requirement for a course of study in commercial law at an introductory or foundation level, covering Australian legal systems and processes.
UNIT NAME
Make decisions in a legal context

North Queensland

North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
UNIT NAME
Write simple documents

UNIT CODE
FNSACC323

Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC323

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Perform financial calculations

Online Virtual Classroom

Online Virtual Classroom

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC404

Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC404

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.
UNIT NAME
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

UNIT CODE
FNSACC323

Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC323

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Perform financial calculations

Online self-directed

Online self-directed

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
UNIT NAME
Write simple documents

UNIT CODE
FNSACC323

Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC323

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Perform financial calculations

UNIT CODE
FNSACC413

Make decisions in a legal context

UNIT CODE :
FNSACC413

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make decisions, particularly those relating to compliance issues, in a legal context. It is intended to satisfy the requirement for a course of study in commercial law at an introductory or foundation level, covering Australian legal systems and processes.
UNIT NAME
Make decisions in a legal context

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Mooloolaba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Nambour	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Gympie	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Hervey Bay	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online
Maryborough	Traineeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222)

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COURSE CODE: FNS40222

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

Skills check

You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.

The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology.

Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.

Read the Skills Check FAQs.

Selection criteria

The assessments tasks in this course include written and spoken English, proficiency in this language is expected.

Domestic students

Direct entry
- it is highly recommended that you have:
  - successfully completed Year 10 (or equivalent); or
  - are of mature age with work experience in a related field;
  - proficient written and spoken English communication skills
Traineeship pathway
- To study a traineeship program you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.
  Employers need to be able to provide necessary human and physical resources to qualify for a trainee.
  Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

International students

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent - For a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International.
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the International Education Achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Resources required

Access to the internet and a computer/laptop, USB, Microsoft Office 2013 or later version, stationery items, textbooks will be supplied in electronic form within your Learning Management System, however you may purchase them if you prefer.

Students will be required to work with Xero or MYOB files (provided by TAFE) for certain units. Please note that these MYOB files are only compatible with PC (not MAC).

Robina campus

The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning. Students are able to access discounted pricing for device purchases via JB Hi-Fi. TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access. For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website.

Important information

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Persons providing a business activity statement (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. Other conditions 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.

Order of Study
When studying Online self-directed it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland. Visit the QTAC website for campus locations.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Study your way

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Skills check

Selection criteria

Resources required

Important information

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

Course disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers