FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Level:

Certificate IV

CRICOS Code:

109992E

Delivered Location:

Sydney Campus Only

Duration:

52 Weeks

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This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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 and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Course Outline
Qualification Code & Name	FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping		Qualification Duration	52 Weeks (4 Terms of 9 Weeks)
Terms Term Duration: Each term consists of 9 weeks.		Unit Code	Unit Name	Core / Elective Unit
Term 1		FNSTPB412	Establish and maintain payroll systems	Core
		BSBCRT411	Apply critical thinking to work practices	Elective
		FNSACC426	Set up and operate a computerised accounting system	Core
Term Break (4 Weeks)
Term 2		FNSACC421	Prepare financial reports	Core
		FNSACC414	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities	Core
		FNSACC322	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers	Core
Term Break (4 Weeks)
Term 3		FNSACC411	Process business tax requirements	Elective
		BSBTEC302	Design and produce spreadsheets	Core
		FNSACC412	Prepare operational budgets	Core
		BSBTEC404	Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment	Elective
Term Break (4 Weeks)
Term 4		FNSACC321	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports	Core
		FNSACC418	Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry	Core
		FNSTPB411	Complete business activity and instalment activity statements	Core
Term Break (4 Weeks)

Important Information

Note that the sequence of unit delivery may vary. A timetable with your allocated units for each term will be provided at the beginning of the term.
To successfully complete the qualification, a total of 13 units must be completed, including 10 Core units and 3 Elective units as listed above.

Completing the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping can lead to various job opportunities in the accounting and bookkeeping field. Some potential career paths include:

Bookkeeper
Payroll Officer
Accounts Payable/Receivable Officer
Assistant Accountant
Financial Records Clerk

Potential employment options are entry level accounting roles across a range of industries.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting or into a range of other Diploma level qualifications.

A Course credit is the recognition of prior learning, study, or work experience that allows students to receive credit towards a qualification. It can reduce the course duration and cost required to complete a course by exempting students from certain units if they have already met the learning outcomes. This process is outlined on the Sydney Metro College website under the download section in the Student Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

Sydney Metro College has the following entry requirements:

Students must be over 18 years of age.
Students must have completed an overseas equivalent of Year 12 or higher qualification.
Students must have either an IELTS score of 5.5 total or above with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, consisting of 4 terms of 9 weeks, plus up to 16 weeks of term breaks (4 weeks per term), including public holidays.

This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured online study on e-learning portal.