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FNS40222 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course Details

Course Summary

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.


Entry Requirements

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.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $5,590.00 (2024)
$5,772.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $3,640.00 (2024)
$3,757.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $3,068.00 (2024)
$3,159.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $430.00 (2024)
$444.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $280.00 (2024)
$289.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $215.00 (2024)
$333.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

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.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 10 core units
  2. Complete 3 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Online

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. 

  • Online
Core

Students must complete ten (10) core units and three (3) elective units. 

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

Students must complete ten (10) core units and three (3) elective units.

BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets
2 FNSACC321 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
3 FNSACC322 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
4 FNSACC421 - Prepare financial reports
5 FNSACC418 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
6 FNSACC426 - Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
7 FNSTPB411 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
8 FNSTPB412 - Establish and maintain payroll systems
9 FNSACC412 - Prepare operational budgets
10 FNSACC414 - Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
11 FNSACC323 - Perform financial calculations
12 FNSACC411 - Process business tax requirements
13 FNSACC405 - Maintain inventory records

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Practical Task
RPL
Written/Electronic Assessment
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online

Online
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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