FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National ID
FNS40217
WA Course Code
BDQ3
CRICOS code
0101008
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Why choose this course?

Invest in an accounting career with this qualification. This course will teach you the foundations and skills to be able to prepare financial reports, accounts and ledgers, operational budgets and business activity statements by applying the required accounting principles and practices used in this growing industry.

Other skills you will gain during your studies will include how to use essential industry tools and programs to establish and maintain a payroll system, process financial transactions and extract interim reports. You will also develop the practical ability to be able to process manual and computerised accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger items.

This course prepares you for entry into the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting if you wish to further your studies.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it becomes available.

Career opportunities

  • Accounts Supervisor
  • Bookkeeper
  • Finance Team Leader
  • Payroll Clerk

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Please refer to the Non-Tuition Fees section of your Letter of Offer for any additional requirements where a cost may be incurred.

Your study options

Semester 2, 2023

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2023
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $105
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BDQ3
1 semester
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting - BDP8
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 8 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

 

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    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 units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
  • BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge based assessments, written tests, oral questions, research skills, direct observation including practical activities and role plays, formal presentations, simulated work tasks, case studies and portfolio questions. The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in weekly classes.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software such as XERO or MYOB, Microsoft word and excel, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, classrooms with integrated financial software, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2024

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2024
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $105
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BDQ3
1 semester
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting - BDP8
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 8 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

 

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    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 units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
  • BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge based assessments, written tests, oral questions, research skills, direct observation including practical activities and role plays, formal presentations, simulated work tasks, case studies and portfolio questions. The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in weekly classes.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software such as XERO or MYOB, Microsoft word and excel, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, classrooms with integrated financial software, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2024

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 2024
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $105
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BDQ3
1 semester
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting - BDP8
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 8 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

 

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    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 units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
  • BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge based assessments, written tests, oral questions, research skills, direct observation including practical activities and role plays, formal presentations, simulated work tasks, case studies and portfolio questions.  The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in weekly classes.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines.  Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency.  Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software such as XERO or MYOB, Microsoft word and excel, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, classrooms with integrated financial software, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)

Location map

How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $6,240
  • Resources fee: $105
  • Materials fee: $0

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

Year 11/12
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BDQ3
1 semester
FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting - BDP8
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 8 core units and 5 elective units as listed below. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

 

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    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 units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
  • BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
  • FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge based assessments, written tests, oral questions, research skills, direct observation including practical activities and role plays, formal presentations, simulated work tasks, case studies and portfolio questions. The portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in weekly classes.

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use the matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to textbooks, computer software such as XERO or MYOB, Microsoft word and excel, websites, blackboard resources, power-point presentations, hand-outs and learning guides.

Facilities and equipment may include access to computers, computer rooms, printers, projectors, classrooms with integrated financial software, classrooms suitable for team meetings and group work, library, bookshop, and internet access.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

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Last updated on December 1, 2022