FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• 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

• FNSACC313 - Perform financial calculations

• FNSACC411 - Process business tax requirements

• FNSACC414 - Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

• BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets

• BSBWRT411 - Write complex documents

• BSBITU402 - Develop and use complex spreadsheets

• Prepare operational budgets

  Unit code

  FNSACC412

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.

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.