FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
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 organizations 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 finalizing financial records after year-end
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
This qualification provides participants with the skills to obtain occupational positions such as:
- Accounts administrator
- Accounts clerk
- Accounts receivable and payable clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerk
| Course code | FNS40222 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) |
| Duration | Domestic: 52 weeks International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
Visit our funding and fees page for more information.
Pathways from the qualification
While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organization advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
- FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
- FNS60222 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- Bachelor of Accounting
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Accounts administrator
- Accounts clerk
- Accounts receivable and payable clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll clerk
ETEA utilises a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Practical demonstration and observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit student’s needs.
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| International Students | 8th | 15th | 15th | 7th | ||||||||
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| International Students | 6th | 21st | 14th | 6th | ||||||||
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| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 5th | 20th | 13th | 5th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 13 units,
consisting of 10 core and 3 elective units.
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems |
| Electives | |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records |
| FNSORG506 | Prepare financial forecasts and projections |
| FNSPAY512 | Process superannuation payments in payroll |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.