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FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Use your love of numbers to help businesses to thrive.
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - SMB
Remote via Teams
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
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Remote via Teams
Semester 1
Semester 2
-
Other intakes
-
Length
18 months part - time
Qualification Code
FNS40222

Free TAFE

This course is in the Free TAFE for Priority Courses list. Find out about the initiative and your eligibility

The FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping provides you with the core accounting skills needed to become a registered BAS agent or certified bookkeeper - whether that is across payroll, activity statements or the latest in cloud computing software – along with taking your pick from a range of electives including managing small business operations, financial forecasting and developing complex spreadsheets. 

  • Accounts administration
  • Payroll officer
  • Debtors clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts receivable officer
  • Accounts payable officer
  • Accounts clerk
  • BAS agent

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PAYROLL SYSTEMS
FNSTPB412
COMPLETE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND INSTALMENT ACTIVITY STATEMENTS
FNSTPB411
SET UP AND OPERATE COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS
FNSACC426
PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS
FNSACC421
WORK EFFECTIVELY IN THE ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING INDUSTRY
FNSACC418
PREPARE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NON-REPORTING ENTITIES
FNSACC414
PREPARE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS
FNSACC412
ADMINISTER SUBSIDIARY ACCOUNTS AND LEDGERS
FNSACC322
PROCESS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND EXTRACT INTERIM REPORTS
FNSACC321
DESIGN AND PRODUCE SPREADSHEETS
BSBTEC302
PROCESS SUPERANNUATION PAYMENTS IN PAYROLL
FNSPAY512
PREPARE FINANCIAL FORECASTS AND PROJECTIONS
FNSORG506
MAKE DECISIONS IN A LEGAL CONTEXT
FNSACC413
PROCESS BUSINESS TAX REQUIREMENTS
FNSACC411
DESIGN AND PRODUCE COMPLEX SPREADSHEETS
BSBTEC402
PLAN FINANCES FOR NEW BUSINESS VENTURES
BSBESB403

This course is considered part time.   Students will complete approximately 4 hours per week of in class study (over Teams).  Currently classes are delivered 1 evening per week.
Approximately 6 or more hours expected for you to study outside of class.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LBR

National course code: FNS40222

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$693$3,465$8,085

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Other study costs

A Laptop or personal computer with access to the internet will be required.

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

Scholarships

Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs.  Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.

If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

School department

Federation TAFE