FNS40217 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS40217 – Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping 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.
Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).
Duration
6 to 12 Months
Delivery Mode
Workplace / Traineeship, Online
Start Date
Enroll anytime
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
- Required Skills
- Job Outcomes
- Entry Requirement
- Admission Requirements
- Fees
- Delivery Details
- Pathways
- Assessment Requirements
- Practical Placement Requirements
- Unit of Competency
- Third Party Arrangements
Required Skills
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- Advanced Networking: configuring and managing virtual computing environments, and security within ICT networks
- Advanced Programming: applying intermediate and advanced programming skills, managing data and building advanced user interfaces to manage organisational requirements
- Back End Web Development: developing and maintaining website information architecture and data
- Business Analysis: designing and implementing technical requirements, quality assurance processes and contingency plans for businesses
- Cloud Architecture: developing, improving and designing cloud infrastructure, including disaster recovery plans
- Cloud Engineering: building, implementing and managing cloud infrastructure and virtual networks
- Cyber Security: protecting sensitive data and information through security architecture and developing disaster recovery and contingency plans
- Database and Data Management: creating, designing and monitoring systems that store data and optimise organisational knowledge management
- Front End Web Development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages
- Game Art and Design: creating complex 2D and 3D modelling and animation software through scripts and storyboards
- Game Programming: creating complex 2D and 3D interactive games and media, building graphical user interfaces and applying artificial intelligence in game development
- Systems Administration: reviewing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- Systems Analysis: modelling and testing data objects, data processes and preferred ICT system solutions
- Telecommunications Network Engineering: managing logistics, organisational specifications, regulations and legislative requirements across network projects.
Job Outcomes
The following employment pathways are available to learners who complete Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping:
- Accounts administration
- Accounts clerk
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bookkeeper
- Business Activity Statements (BAS) agent.
- Debtors clerk
- Payroll officer
Entry Requirement
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into this course. Students may enrol directly in the certificate IV level course without completing lower ranked qualifications.
Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.
Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following age, English and Academic requirements:
- Age: must be 17 years or over
- Undertake Pre-Training Review
- Undertake LLN and digital numeracy assessment: Learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy (ACSF Level 3) are desirable to participate in the course.
- Moderate level of computer literacy and has access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smart phone with an internet access
Fees
| Course Fees |
For a full list of other optional fees that may be applicable, please refer to our Course Fees page.
Delivery Details
Delivery methods:
The range of delivery methods may include, but not limited to the following:
- lectures / Instructions
- pre-reading
- demonstrations and modelling
- practice opportunities
- brainstorming activities
- group discussions
- guided facilitation of individual or group learning activities, group work or project-based case studies
Delivery Structure:
- Delivery structure is comprised of classroom training sessions, structured learning such as training support, learning activities, self-paced (to allow the learners to absorb and reflect on their learning), workshops and work placement.
- The unit of competency will be delivered and assessed as stand-alone unit.
Delivery Locations:
- Dandenong
- Werribee
- Craigieburn
- Melton
- Box Hill
Notes: Additional locations may be allocated to meet a group of learner cohort’s needs and based on demand (if practicable for Hammond Institute)
Pathways
Course pathways after completing Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting).
Assessment Requirements
Assessment method may include:
- Knowledge Questions
- Written Assignment & Case studies
- Workplace Assessment
- Log Book
- Projects / Research Reviews
All assessment will be conducted in accordance with the Training Package requirements, Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence (https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards/chapter-4/clauses-1.8-1.12)
Practical Placement Requirements
No placement is required.
Unit of Competency
The CHC43115 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping requires 13 units of Competency.
8 core units and 5 elective units.
Core Units:
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
| 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 |
Industry Suggested Electives:
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCADV001 | Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
| CHCCCS004 | Assess co-existing needs |
Other Electives options are available. Discuss options with the course coordinator.
Credit Transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and skills assessment.
Third Party Arrangements
Hammond Institute does not use brokers or deliver this course through third party arrangements.