FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in accounting and bookkeeping roles in a range of industries. It provides the skills to perform a range of routine tasks, including preparing and lodging business activity statements (BAS) and other financial reports.

CRICOS Code

117386E

Intake

Jan-Apr

Duration

52 weeks

Total Fee

$10,450

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as bookkeepers, accounts officers, or payroll officers, applying knowledge, practical skills, and experience in accounting and bookkeeping across various enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level use communication skills to support individuals and teams and may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources.

Course Information

Course Duration: 52 weeks (1 year/4 terms) that includes 40 study weeks and 12 holiday weeks.
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face in the classroom.
Study Load: 20 hours of classes (supervised training and assessment activities on campus) and 10 hours of self-paced learning (homework) every week.
Location: Level 1, 269-273 Bigge Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170.

Entry Requirements

There are no training package entry requirements.

St Mar’n College has the following entry requirements for international students applying for this Certificate IV / AQF Level 4 course:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have completed at least the equivalent of Year 12 education.
Must participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Must participate in an LLND (Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills) assessment, if applicable, to demonstrate readiness and learning capacity for the course.
Must have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or higher with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (test results must be no more than two (2) years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Education in an English-speaking country for at least five (5) years; or
- Completion of at least six (6) months of an AQF Level 3 or higher course at an Australian RTO within the last two (2) years; or
- Successful completion of an ELICOS course at Upper Intermediate level or above; or
- Successful completion of an English Placement Test at St Mar’n College.

Notes:

LLND requirements may be exempted in specific cases. This will be reviewed during the application assessment process and applicants will be informed if applicable.
Other English language tests (e.g., PTE, TOEFL) are accepted. Students must provide results for confirmation that they are equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or higher.

Course Completion Requirements

The FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification is awarded upon successful completion of thirteen (13) units of competency, including ten (10) core units and three (3) elective units.

Core Units (10 Units)

unit code	unit title
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

Elective Units (3 Units)

unit code	unit title
BSBTEC301	Design and produce business documents
FNSACC323	Perform financial calculations
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships

Career Outcomes

This qualification prepares you for roles such as:

Bookkeeper
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Payroll Officer
BAS Agent (with additional requirements)

Pathways

This course is a direct pathway to the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting. Graduates can then progress to higher-level qualifications.

Course Highlights

AQF Level 4 qualification
Essential bookkeeping skills
BAS agent pathway
52 weeks duration
Face-to-face delivery
Pathway to the Diploma of Accounting

Course Fees Summary

Admission: $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition: $10,000 ($2,500 per term)
Materials: $200 ($50 per term)
Total: $10,450

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