Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222

Individuals currently in non-bookkeeping/accounting roles who are intending to transition their career into bookkeeping or entry level accounting roles and/or registering as a BAS Agent and have less than 2 years of experience in Accounting and Bookkeeping roles.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note - limitations do apply.

This course will give you a wide-range of job-ready bookkeeping and accounting skills. It’s the perfect combination of theory and practical – not only will you learn how to manage and operate accounting systems, but you will get the chance to use them and put your skills to the test.

During the course, you will learn following:

• 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
• Finalising financial records after year-end

• Multiple Choice Quiz
• Project
• Role Play
• Video
• Written Assessment

The duration for the course is maximum 24 months. As a self-paced online course, the time it will take you to complete is flexible and dependent on ability and time available.

Recommended Local Entry Requirements

Students will need to be at least 18 years old. Students under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete the parent or guardian declaration on the Enrolment Form.

Students residing in WA/NT under the age of 18, who are not currently studying for their year 12 certificate cannot be enrolled.

Students are recommended to have the language, literacy, and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email.

These skills are equivalent to:

• Successfully completed Year 12 OR
• Successful completion of a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification or higher OR
• 3 years of relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication

Tools, equipment, and skills required:

• Access to up to 3 people to participate in role plays and assessments
• Access to a device with audio & video capabilities to record simulated role-play tasks for submission
• A simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions for role-play with facilities and equipment
• Access to office equipment including telephone, photocopier / printer / scanner in a safe environment that includes an ergonomically sound computer workstation
• Tripod to provide a stable and secure platform to mount the digital recording device
• Basic computing skills
• Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet
• Access to Microsoft Office

The BAS units require 40% of the unit to be under independent supervision. Open Colleges provides access to ProctorU, a free online supervision service if students book their exam 72 hours in advance. Students can arrange a supervisor if they meet Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) requirements.