FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
This qualification reflects accounting positions in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. This course provides students with basic accounting skills and trains them to use computers in the accounting environment. This course is specially designed for employees who perform duties such as completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing basic management and job costing reports, preparing budgets, maintaining inventory records and a payroll system.
| Duration | 52 Weeks |
| National Code | FNS40222 |
| CRICOS Code | 109982G |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face: 13.5 hrs/week Online: 6.5 hrs/week |
| Tuition Fee | $10,000 |
| Enrolment Fee* | $200 |
Course Structure
The following unit of competencies are covered in this course:
| Code | Title | Core/ Elective |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports | Core |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | Core |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | Elective |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | Core |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | Core |
| FNSACC411 | Process business tax requirements | Elective |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | Core |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records | Elective |
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | Core |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | Core |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | Core |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | Core |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets | Core |
Entry Requirements
Students must have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or an equivalent that demonstrates the knowledge and skills to enter the Financial Services sector.
English proficiency requirement:
One of the following English test scores or equivalent must be met:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0
- PTE Academic score of 50 if test undertaken before 6 August 2025 or 47 if test undertaken after 7 August 2025
- Or Equivalent
Pathways from the Qualification
Students who gain this qualification can further their study in the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting or gain employment as a/an:
- Accounts administrator
- Accounts clerk
- Accounts receivable and payable clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerk