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FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National ID: FNS40217 State ID: BDQ3
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Crunch the numbers with a career in bookkeeping. 

Bookkeepers provide a valuable service to organisations and individuals all around the world, and have the freedom and flexibility to work for a business or within their own practice. The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping combines both the accounting and bookkeeping specialisations, giving you a variety of choices for career progression. 

Throughout this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in accounting legislation, internal control procedures, cloud computing and setting up and operating a computerised accounting system. You will learn how to prepare business documents and reports, process financial, payroll and BAS statements and monitor the financial performance of an organisation.

An updated version of this qualification is being introduced in 2023. As we are committed to providing you with industry ready qualifications, new students will be enrolled into the latest version.

Throughout this course, you will gain skills in: 

  • Preparing business documents and report writing 
  • Processing financial transactions and reports 
  • Complying with accounting legislation 
  • Setting up and operating a computerised accounting system 
  • Payroll processing 
  • BAS statements 
  • Producing financial and business performance information 
  • Implementing accounting internal control procedures 
  • Cloud computing 

You seek work as a bookkeeper, through your own business or as part of an organisation.

You will undertake a combination of self-paced study, classroom-based tutorials and individual assessments throughout this course. You will learn in a simulated workplace environment using real-life scenarios and organisational policies and procedures. If you are currently working in this field, you will have the opportunity to use existing workplace documentation for your training and assessment.

We are proudly recognised by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) as an Accredited Training Provider.

What is the ICB?
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession, through the establishment of a series of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and expertise.

Learn more about the ICB(opens in a new tab) .

Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.

To enrol in this course, you are required to have: 

  • Some administrative experience 
  • Good numeracy skills 
  • Basic computing skills 

Core

National ID Unit title
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

Elective

National ID Unit title
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

This qualification prepares you for roles such as: 

  • Bookkeeper
  • Payroll or accounts officer 
  • Assistant accountant 

Job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations. 

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA(opens in a new tab)

On Campus

 

Tuition fee*

Resource fee

Incidental fee

Total fee

General

$3,001.20

$111.50

$107.00

$3,219.70

Concession

$904.05

$111.50

$107.00

$1,122.55

Online

 

Tuition fee*

Resource fee

Incidental fee

Total fee

General

$3,001.20

$111.50

$107.00

$3,219.70

Concession

$904.05

$111.50

$107.00

$1,122.55

 

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2023
  • A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website 

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Delivery locations and study options

Details
Duration 16 months
When Date: 2023
Where Broome Campus
Details
Duration 16 months
When Date: 2023
Where Broome Campus
Derby Campus
Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Halls Creek Campus
Karratha Campus
Kununurra Campus
Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Newman Campus
Pundulmurra Campus
Tom Price Campus
Wyndham Campus

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