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FNS40222 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course Details

Course Summary

Establish yourself in the accounting industry with the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

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.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.


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 achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 10 core and 3 elective units.  On successful completion, 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.

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 10 core units
  2. 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

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

Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months

Part-time: 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


Cluster 1: FNS40222_C01: BSBTEC302
Cluster 2: FNS40222_C02: FNSACC323
Cluster 4: FNS40222_C04: FNSACC322
Cluster 6: FNS40222_C06: FNSACC421
Cluster 9: FNS40222_C09: FNSTPB412
Cluster 10: FNS40222_C10: FNSACC411
Cluster 12: FNS40222_C12: FNSACC412
Cluster 13: FNS40222_C13: FNSACC405

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

TRAINEE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE

Online self-directed: 12 - 18 Months

Part-time: 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


Cluster 1: FNS40222_C01: BSBTEC302
Cluster 2: FNS40222_C02: FNSACC323
Cluster 4: FNS40222_C04: FNSACC322
Cluster 6: FNS40222_C06: FNSACC421
Cluster 9: FNS40222_C09: FNSTPB412
Cluster 10: FNS40222_C10: FNSACC411
Cluster 12: FNS40222_C12: FNSACC412
Cluster 13: FNS40222_C13: FNSACC405

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

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 Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Trainee Course

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Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course

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January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
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

Trainee Course

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