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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
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
This qualification consists of competency in 10 core units and 3 elective units. Upon completing all 13 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Career Opportunities: 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.
Pathways: Students who successfully complete FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will be eligible for entry into CQ01 Bachelor of Accounting or CL86 Bachelor of Business and may be eligible for credit.
Course Structures
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete 10 core units
- Complete 3 elective units
This course has been structured into Clusters with a goal of streamlining the enrolment process.
These Clusters have been designed as a recommended study plan to ensure all course requirements are met. Training.gov.au
These Clusters have been designed as a recommended study plan to ensure all course requirements are met. Training.gov.au
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.
Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE
12mths - 18 mths
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
- Domestic
ONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE
Cluster 1: Stage 1
Cluster 2: Stage 2
Cluster 3: Stage 3
Cluster 4: Stage 4
Cluster 5: Stage 5
Cluster 6: Stage 6
Cluster 7: Stage 7
Cluster 8: Stage 8
Cluster 9: Stage 9
Cluster 10: Stage 10
Cluster 11: Stage 11
Cluster 12: Stage 12
Cluster 13: Stage 13
This qualification consists of competency in 10 core units and 3 elective units.
Three (3) electives have been recommended for the Online Course delivery.
Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time, commencing at Stage 1 and progressing through to Stage 13.
For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher prior to enrolling.
On successful completion of all 13 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
This qualification consists of competency in 10 core and 3 elective units.
Three (3) electives have been recommended for the Online Course delivery.
Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time.
For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher prior to enrolling.
On successful completion of all 13 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
TRAINEE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE
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
- Domestic
TRAINEE COURSE STRUCTURE
Cluster 1: Stage 1
Cluster 2: Stage 2
Cluster 3: Stage 3
Cluster 4: Stage 4
Cluster 5: Stage 5
Cluster 6: Stage 6
Cluster 7: Stage 7
Cluster 8: Stage 8
Cluster 9: Stage 9
Cluster 10: Stage 10
Cluster 11: Stage 11
Cluster 12: Stage 12
Cluster 13: Stage 13
This qualification consists of competency in 10 core units and 3 elective units.
Three (3) electives have been recommended for the Trainee Course delivery.
Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time, commencing at Stage 1 and progressing through to Stage 13.
For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher prior to enrolling.
On successful completion of all 13 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
This qualification consists of competency in 10 core and 3 elective units.
Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time.
For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher prior to enrolling.
On successful completion of all 13 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
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.
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.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Online Course
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Trainee Course
There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Online Course
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
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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
Trainee Course
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For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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