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FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National ID: FNS40222 State ID: BHU1
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Are you ready to forge your future in finance and build a credible career in accounting?

Effective accounting and bookkeeping is at the heart of any business, providing a clear picture of an organisation's financial position, performance and cash flow which assists to identify important opportunities for growth.

This nationally recognised course will make you job ready for positions such as Assistant Accountant, Payroll Officer, BAS (Business Activity Statement) Agent, Accounts Receivable Officer, Accounts Payable Officer or Bookkeeper, which are key roles in every sector.

Be guided by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you learn the foundations of accounting and bookkeeping including preparing financial reports, establishing payroll systems, setting up computerised accounts and maintaining balance sheets. You'll grow knowledge of lodging business and instalment activity statements, and how to provide advice or deal with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. You'll also develop skills in using computerised accounting software including MYOB and XERO.

This course meets the Tax Practitioners Board education requirements for registration as a BAS agent.

 This course is available part time with selected units timetabled for delivery each semester. Timetables are subject to change.

As an indication for semester 2 2023, the thirteen units listed below are available for enrolment. Each unit runs for 20 weeks unless otherwise specified and is a half day on the days listed, with the exception of the Simulated Business Cluster. A cluster requires enrolment into all the units in the cluster.

Should you apply and be successful in receiving an offer, when you enrol you will have an opportunity to choose the units for part time study in your first semester.

* This unit is done during weeks 1-10 in term 3 of semester 2, 2023
** This unit is done during weeks 11-20 in term 4 of semester 2, 2023

Bentley campus

Unit code Unit Title Classes
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Tuesday mornings
FNSACC321* Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Attendance required both Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
FNSACC421** Prepare financial reports Attendance required both Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons
The following three units require completion of: FNSACC321 and FNSACC421  
FNSTPB412* Establish and maintain payroll systems Thursday mornings
FNSTPB411** Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Thursday mornings
FNSACC414** Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Attendance required both Tuesday and Friday afternoons
Other units available:    
FNSACC314* Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Monday mornings
FNSACC323* Perform financial calculations Tuesday mornings
BSBTEC302* Design and produce spreadsheets Monday mornings
FNSACC412* Prepare operational budgets Friday mornings
FNSACC418* Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry Friday afternoons
BSBTEC402** Design and produce complex spreadsheets Friday mornings - BSBTEC302 should be completed first
FNSACC426** Set up and operate computerised accounting systems Monday all day - FNSACC322 should be completed first

 

Mandurah campus

Unit code Unit Title Classes
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Monday mornings
FNSACC321* Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Attendance required both Monday afternoons and Friday mornings
FNSACC421** Prepare financial reports Attendance required both Monday and Friday mornings
The following three units require completion of: FNSACC321 and FNSACC421  
FNSTPB412* Establish and maintain payroll systems Thursday afternoons
FNSTPB411** Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Monday afternoons
FNSACC414** Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Attendance required both Thursday mornings and Friday afternoons
Other units available:    
FNSACC314* Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Friday afternoons
FNSACC323* Perform financial calculations Monday mornings
BSBTEC302* Design and produce spreadsheets Thursday mornings
FNSACC412* Prepare operational budgets Wednesday afternoons
FNSACC418* Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry Wednesday mornings
BSBTEC402** Design and produce complex spreadsheets Thursday afternoons - BSBTEC302 should be completed first
FNSACC426** Set up and operate computerised accounting systems Wednesday all day - FNSACC322 should be completed first

 

Murdoch campus

Unit code Unit Title Classes
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Tuesday mornings
FNSACC321* Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Attendance required both Tuesday and Friday afternoons
FNSACC421** Prepare financial reports Attendance required both Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons
The following three units require completion of: FNSACC321 and FNSACC421  
FNSTPB412* Establish and maintain payroll systems Wednesday mornings
FNSTPB411** Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Wednesday afternoons
FNSACC414** Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Attendance required both Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings
Other units available:    
FNSACC314* Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Friday mornings
FNSACC323* Perform financial calculations Tuesday mornings
BSBTEC302* Design and produce spreadsheets Wednesday afternoons
FNSACC412* Prepare operational budgets Thursday afternoons
FNSACC418* Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry Thursday mornings
BSBTEC402** Design and produce complex spreadsheets Wednesday mornings - BSBTEC302 should be completed first
FNSACC426** Set up and operate computerised accounting systems Thursday all day - FNSACC322 should be completed first

 

Rockingham campus

Unit code Unit Title Classes
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Tuesday mornings
FNSACC321* Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Attendance required both Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
FNSACC421** Prepare financial reports Attendance required both Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons
The following three units require completion of: FNSACC321 and FNSACC421  
FNSTPB412* Establish and maintain payroll systems  Wednesday mornings
FNSTPB411** Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Wednesday mornings
FNSACC414** Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Attendance required both Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings
Other units available:    
FNSACC314* Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Monday mornings
FNSACC323* Perform financial calculations Tuesday mornings
BSBTEC302* Design and produce spreadsheets Thursday mornings
FNSACC412* Prepare operational budgets Monday afternoons
FNSACC418* Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry Wednesday afternoons
BSBTEC402** Design and produce complex spreadsheets Tuesday afternoons - BSBTEC302 should be completed first
FNSACC426** Set up and operate computerised accounting systems Monday all day - FNSACC322 should be completed first

 

Thornlie campus

Unit code Unit Title Classes
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Tuesday mornings
FNSACC321* Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Attendance required both Tuesday and Friday afternoons
FNSACC421** Prepare financial reports Attendance required both Tuesday mornings and Friday afternoons
The following three units require completion of: FNSACC321 and FNSACC421  
FNSTPB412* Establish and maintain payroll systems Wednesday mornings
FNSTPB411** Complete business activity and instalment activity statements Wednesday mornings
FNSACC414** Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities Attendance required both Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings
Other units available:    
FNSACC314* Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system Monday afternoons
FNSACC323* Perform financial calculations Tuesday mornings
BSBTEC302* Design and produce spreadsheets Friday mornings
FNSACC412* Prepare operational budgets Wednesday afternoons
FNSACC418* Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry Monday afternoons
BSBTEC402** Design and produce complex spreadsheets Tuesday afternoons - BSBTEC302 should be completed first
FNSACC426** Set up and operate computerised accounting systems Monday all day - FNSACC322 should be completed first

Please note timetables are subject to change. 

To find out more about how our unit timetables can be used to suit your work and lifestyle, please use the Get Help form at the end of the page to start a discussion with the training area.

 

  • Accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
  • Set up and maintain a computerised accounting system
  • Process financial transactions
  • Establish and maintain a payroll system
  • Prepare financial reports
  • Prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements
  • Provide advice or deal with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements

 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this study.

  • good problem solving skills
  • ability to work well with others and good communication skills
  • confident working with numbers and financial concepts
School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
C Grades in Year 11 WACE General English, and OLNA; or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 11 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate II or Certificate III

This course is available as a traineeship.

Entrance requirements for traineeships

You must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study an apprenticeship or traineeship. 

In a traineeship you also gain hands-on skills and work experience, and improve your employment prospects, while earning a wage. On successful completion you will gain a nationally recognised qualification which can lead to rewarding career options. The difference between a traineeship and an apprenticeship is that a traineeship can be either a full time or part time employment based training arrangement, usually for a nominal duration of 12 months or more, generally in a non-trade related area. 

To find out how to arrange a traineeship and study at South Metropolitan TAFE, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre closest to you.

Attendance in class

This course is equivalent to 4 days per week when studied over one semester.

At-home study

As well as the in-class component, you will need to complete approximately 10-15 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research.

You will need to have the basic technical requirements for at-home study. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

Work placement

Work placement is not a requirement for this course.

What you need for your first day of class

On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, exercise book, file and a USB storage device).

Your lecturers will advise you at orientation of any additional resource requirements such as textbooks and software applications, as well as providing information on how to access or purchase student copies/licences. 

Dress requirements - smart casual dress at all times.

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.

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Click on your preferred campus and study mode below to get started with your application. 

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Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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