FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Assessment Methods
Assessments will be conducted face to face which could include:
- Direct observation – in a simulated classroom environment – usually role plays
- Product based methods – these are generally reports, case studies, projects and presentations.
- Questioning – written and verbal questioning is used for a number of assessment tasks.
- A combination of the above methods.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Accounts Officer
- Accounts Supervisor
- Bookkeeper
Units of Competence
Unit Code Title
CORE UNITS
BSBFIN401 Report on financial activity
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems
ELECTIVE UNITS
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records
REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
SHIC requires that all students must be 18 years of age or above at the commencement of the course.
Prior Achievement Requirements
Basic Computer Skills
- A good command of written English
- Meet all Student Visa requirements, including: Year 12 academic education (or equivalent)
English Language Requirements
All students entering this qualification must have the following minimum score of an internationally recognized English Language proficiency tests or equivalent in line with DHA recommendations
- IELTS overall band of 5.5 or
- TOEFL IBT test score band of 54-56 equivalents or
- PTE Academic band score 42 equivalent or
- Satisfactory completion of General English – Upper Intermediate level or
- Successful completion of Certificate III in Spoken and Written English (10725NAT) or equivalent course or
- Successful completion of Senior Secondary certificate of education in Australia conducted in English or
- Completion of full-time studies in Australia towards a Certificate IV or above or a foundation course or
- Student’s first language is English or
- Student was educated for 5 years in an English speaking country.
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