FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
STUDY METHOD:
Online
QUALIFICATION:
Nationally Recognised
START DATE:
Anytime
Course Overview
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
The FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping is designed for workers in the accounting industry and those aspiring to build a successful career in this field. This Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification is ideal for BAS Agents, contract bookkeepers, employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations across a range of industries, and professionals who need to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements.
Why study the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping?
The accounting and bookkeeping course is specifically aimed at individuals who would like to establish or advance their career in the accounting or bookkeeping industry, including those who provide advice or deal with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Whether you’re looking to work in public practice, corporate accounting, or as an independent bookkeeping professional, this Certificate IV Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification provides the essential skills and knowledge required.
Graduates of this nationally recognised accounting qualification emerge ready to perform critical financial functions, contribute to business decision-making, and provide valuable accounting and bookkeeping services across diverse industry sectors.
- Who is the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping for?
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry. These may include:
- BAS Agents
- contract bookkeepers
- employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries
- those who need to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, and provide advice or deal with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements.
There are no specified entry requirements for this qualification specified within the Financial Services Training Package.
Noting this, ISM does require persons who undertake this course to:
Be aged 18 years or over at the time of enrolment.
Have access to internet, office equipment, technology, software and consumables, integrated financial software systems, legislation, and industry material.
Participate in an initial interview to evaluate language, literacy, and numeracy skills and determine suitability for the course.
Complete the Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Assessment.
Complete the Pre-course Evaluation Form (where required).
Complete the Induction Program.
Possess suitable language, literacy, and numeracy skills to read and comprehend learning materials, perform tasks related to recording industry routines, maintain computerised systems, provide written feedback to stakeholders, record transactions and financial information, interpret workplace policy and procedure, report hazards, comply with legislation.
- What You’ll Learn
Prepare financial reports
Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
Establish and maintain payroll systems
- Licensing Information
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. Individuals seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
- Units Of Competency
| Unit Code | Unit Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | ||
FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | ||
FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | ||
FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets | ||
FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | ||
FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | ||
FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports | ||
FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | ||
FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | ||
FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | ||
3 electives are selected by the trainer from this list, on enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
BSBHRM526 | Manage payroll (Elective) | ||
FNSACC413 | Make decisions in a legal context (Elective) | ||
BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development (Elective) | ||
FNSPAY511 | Process salary packaging arrangements and additional (Elective) | ||
FNSPAY512 | Process superannuation payments in payroll (Elective) | ||
** Units Of Competency electives may change from the above detail listed in this course based on different cohorts and customised programs for clients.
Click here for the course outline for FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements.
Click here for the course outline for FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems.
- Duration and Study Load
We recognise that each learner has their own pace and preferences, and thus, we offer a flexible duration for the program.
- 12-month part-time and 6-month full-time
- Payment Options
- Pay upon enrolment
- Invoice Request (Via PayPal, pay in 4 option)
Participants are required to pay no more than $1,500.00 before the commencement of the course. The remaining fees will be due after commencement with the due date outlined on the invoice. For more information click here.
*This qualification is delivered in an online format by a third-party provider.
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They vary depending on the units and may include the following:
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Assessment Submissions: Some assessments are video or audio-based. Record your answers using smartphones or similar devices, then submit via the eLearning portal.
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(Note that access is only given once the initial payment is complete, unless prior arrangements exist between ISM and your organisation.)
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