FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Name: Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Price: <a href="#fees-and-scholarships">Free TAFE</a> No tuition fees for eligible students AUD

VU course code: FNS40222 | Level of study: TAFE

Duration

0.5 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Face to Face with eLearning

Fees

Free TAFE

No tuition fees for eligible students

Location

Footscray Nicholson

Next start date

27 January 2025

Application closes

16 January 2025

Overview

Gain specialised skills to begin your financial career with a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222) at Victoria University (VU).

Start working in the financial services industry sooner with this course that will qualify you to work in bookkeeping or accounting support roles, or set you up for further study.

In this accounting and bookkeeping course, you’ll learn basic accounting principles and skills to get you work-ready for a variety of roles within the financial sector.

With the support of qualified and dedicated trainers, you’ll learn about:

preparing financial reports
processing financial transactions and interim reporting
administering subsidiary accounts and ledgers
using computerised accounting systems
preparing and lodging business activity and instalment activity statements
managing payroll systems.

: This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (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

data processing

monthly reconciliations

preparing budgets

preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business

preparing end-of-year adjustments, and

finalising financial records after year-end.

Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
: Studying at VU makes it easier to further your career opportunities by transitioning from one course to the next.
After your Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, you can enjoy a seamless transition into a Diploma of Accounting, which may allow you to complete a Bachelor of Accounting in less time.
: Achieve your full potential with our Learning Hub, which helps you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
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This course is nationally recognised training.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’, which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To be awarded the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, 13 units must be completed consisting of:

10 core units
3 elective units, of which:

- at least 2 must be from the elective units listed

- up to 1 may be from this qualification or any currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course.

Units

Fees & scholarships

TAFE fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

With a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222, you’ll have the confidence to apply for roles such as:

bookkeeper
accounts support officer
accounts payable/receivable
payroll officer
Business Activity Statement (BAS) agent*

*Registration with the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) required.

: This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) courses in Australian taxation law and commercial law. These are relevant for registration as a tax agent.
People seeking registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as these are reviewed regularly.