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FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Study Method Online
Institution Open Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders

Course overview

Become a financial all-rounder with the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. You will gain skills across the board from accounting to financial planning, bookkeeping, auditing and payroll.

Whether you’re looking to start your own business, take the next step in your accounting or bookkeeping career, or register as a Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent, this qualification will give you the knowledge and skills you need to get where you want to go.

Who's It For?

Whether you,’re already working in the industry and want to upgrade your skills, or you,’re looking to start a new career, the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting (FNS40222) will give you the skills and knowledge you need to take your financial services career to the next level.

Become a financial all-rounder and gain skills in accounting, financial planning, bookkeeping, auditing, payroll and small business basics with the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping and Accounting.

Job outcomes

  • Accounts Administrator
  • Accounts Clerk
  • Accounts Payable Officer
  • Accounts Receivable Officer
  • Bookkeeper
  • Debtors Clerk
  • Payroll Officer

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What you'll learn

This course will give you a wide-range of job-ready bookkeeping and accounting skills. It’s the perfect combination of theory and practical – not only will you learn how to manage and operate accounting systems, but you will get the chance to use them and put your skills to the test.

In the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you will learn many beneficial financial skills, including:

  • The fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping
  • How to prepare financial reports and manage operational budgets
  • How to set up and operate accounting systems (including cloud computing practices)
  • Managing payroll and preparing business activity statements (BAS)
  • Customer service standards in the financial industry
  • Designing and producing business documents
  • Small business planning

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Maximum 24 months

Entry requirements

Education
You will need to have completed Year 12, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • A qualification at Certificate III level or higher, OR
  • Three years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication

Minimum age
You will need to be at least 18 years old.

English
Entry to this course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level.

If you haven’t successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:

  • Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; OR
  • 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication

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Course features

  • Open Colleges has designed the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping specifically to reflect current job roles in the bookkeeping and accounting industry and give you the best chance at success
  • This course meets the educational requirements set out by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for registering as a Business Activity Statements (BAS) Agent
  • You will learn a range of financial skills from how to prepare operational budgets and financial reports to setting up and operating accounting systems, managing payroll and preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS)
  • When you enrol in this course, you will get a free 12-month membership to both the Australian Bookkeepers Network (ABN) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), valued at $400. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best and grow your network
  • You will get 24-month exclusive access to Reckon One accounting software, so you can put your new-found skills into practice
  • This course has been designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge required to make your mark in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

Recognition of prior learning

We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Assessment

  • Demonstrations
  • Knowledge tests
  • Projects
  • Written reports

Subjects

Core Units
FNSACC311Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC312Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
BSBFIA401Prepare financial reports
FNSACC414Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
BSBSMB412Introduce cloud computing into business operations

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Payment options

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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.

Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.

Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)

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