Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

There are no formal prerequisites to apply for this course. However, to ensure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

• For students without an equal or higher-level qualification, there’s a short language, literacy and numeracy quiz you complete online.

It is also recommended you have access to the following equipment to successfully complete the course.

• Working computer with Microsoft Office (2016 or later) and Microsoft Excel
• Access to the internet
• Access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera is required

Note: Access to online accounting software, including Xero, is provided as part of your course fee.

You may also be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if you have relevant knowledge and skills you’ve gained through previous formal or informal training, education and employment.

In this FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping course, the subjects that may be studied include:

Module 1: Establishing solid foundations: accounting fundamentals

• BSBPEF501 – Manage personal and professional development
• FNSACC321 – Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• FNSACC322 – Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• FNSACC421 – Prepare financial reports

Module 2: Work like a pro…effective work practices

• FNSACC414 – Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
• BSBTEC302 – Design and produce spreadsheets
• BSBTEC402 – Design and produce complex spreadsheets

Module 3: Financial essentials – budget, financing and working effectively

• FNSACC412 – Prepare operational budgets
• BSBESB403 – Plan finances for new business ventures
• FNSACC418 – Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

Module 4: Big bucks for business – using Xero, payroll and activity statements

• FNSACC426 – Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
• FNSTPB412 – Establish and maintain payroll systems (TBP code: MPA001)
• FNSTPB411 – Complete business activity and instalment activity statements (TBP code: MAS001)

Please note Module 1 and 2 of this course uses a clustered unit delivery model so please speak to a Course Consultant about how this could affect any RPL or CT granted.