FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS40222 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,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Career Outcomes
Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment as:
BAS agent
Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping and small practice accounting
Assistant accountant
Accounts officer/clerk
Payroll officer/clerk
Accounts receivable credit/controller
Accountant
Financial controller (small to medium businesses)
Taxation officer
Treasury officer
Procurement officer
Education Pathways
Potential employment options are entry level accounting roles across a range of industries.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting or into a range of other Diploma level qualifications.
REQUIREMENTS
Southern Academy of Business and Technology has the following entry requirements:
Students must:
Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Participate in diagnostic activities (e.g., LLN test and pre-enrolment screening) to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
Have an IELTS score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
the student has successfully completed a foundation course in Australia;
the student has successfully completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO;
Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Course specific entry requirements:
Not applicable
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