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FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

National ID
FNS40222
WA Course Code
BHU1
CRICOS code
110029E
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Why choose this course?

Invest in an accounting and bookkeeping career with this qualification. This course will teach you the skills to complete business activity statement (BAS) for agents and contract bookkeepers, prepare financial reports, maintain computerised accounts and perform bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

Learn how to apply theoretical knowledge and specialist skills; to work autonomously; and to effectively complete a wide range of accounting and bookkeeping functions.

Career opportunities

  • Accounts Clerk
  • Audit Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Payroll Clerk

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 11.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

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: $6,402
  • Resources fee: $300
  • 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
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BHU1
1 semester
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting - BHX1
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 10 core units and 3 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
  • 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
  • FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
  • FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  • FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge-based assessments, research skills (take-home assessments), formal presentations, simulated work tasks (case studies) and portfolio questions. The Portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class time each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in their weekly classes. Portfolios also demonstrate the ability to follow organisational policy and procedures and complete relevant workplace documentation.

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, MYOB software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, websites, blackboard resources, Microsoft PowerPoint, 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, 2025

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 2, 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: $6,402
  • Resources fee: $300
  • 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
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BHU1
1 semester
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting - BHX1
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 10 core units and 3 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
  • 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
  • FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
  • FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  • FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge-based assessments, research skills (take-home assessments), formal presentations, simulated work tasks (case studies) and portfolio questions. The Portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class time each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in their weekly classes. Portfolios also demonstrate the ability to follow organisational policy and procedures and complete relevant workplace documentation.

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, MYOB software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, websites, blackboard resources, Microsoft PowerPoint, 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, 2026

Duration | 1 semester
When | Semester 1, 2026
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: $6,402
  • Resources fee: $300
  • 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
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - BHU1
1 semester
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting - BHX1
1 semester

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 13 units. These 13 units are comprised of 10 core units and 3 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
  • 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
  • FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
  • FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
  • FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
  • BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
  • FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include knowledge-based assessments, research skills (take-home assessments), formal presentations, simulated work tasks (case studies) and portfolio questions. The Portfolio is a collection of questions and activities completed outside of class time each week, enabling students to practice, consolidate and demonstrate the skills gained in their weekly classes. Portfolios also demonstrate the ability to follow organisational policy and procedures and complete relevant workplace documentation.

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, MYOB software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, websites, blackboard resources, Microsoft PowerPoint, 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).

For information about pathways from TAFE to university, view our Pathways to university page.

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Last updated on May 25, 2023