This qualification is designed to reflect the job roles of contract bookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes the preparation and lodgement of business and instalment activity statement tasks and the provision of advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to the 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 Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the educational requirements for registration. Other conditions apply including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the Board as this is reviewed regularly.
These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Total number of units = 13
6 core units plus
7 elective units
The elective units consist of:
Of the remaining 5 units:
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core Units
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
FNSBKG401 Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities
FNSBKG404 Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks**
FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system**
FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry
Elective Units
Group A
FNSBKG402 Establish and maintain a cash accounting system
FNSBKG403* Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system
Group B
FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC302 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
Group C
BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBCUS403 Implement customer service standards
BSBFRA301 Work within a franchise
BSBFRA403 Manage relationship with franchisor
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations
BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
FNSACC303 Perform financial calculations
FNSACC404 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records
FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:
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FNSBKG403 Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system |
FNSBKG402 Establish and maintain a cash accounting system |
** Units form BAS agent registration Skill Set.
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Assessment only services.
Courses of study through Australian
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Recognition for prior learning.
Financial assistance via VET Student Loans.
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fixed-time online lectures or fixed time class components)
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This RTO can offer VET Student Loans for certain approved courses. A VET Student Loan is a capped loan from the Australian Government to help you pay your tuition fees. Your initial loan debt amount (loan and loan fee, if applicable), plus indexation, must be paid back once you start earning over a certain amount. The amount for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.
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These are the outcomes of graduates surveyed six months after completing their training for Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Numerical Clerks
Of those employed after training, were in the same occupation as their course.
| Destination after training |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Employed or in further study after training (%) | 90.2 | 89.3 | 91.4 |
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Employment outcomes:
Employed (%)
Full-time (%)
Part-time (%)
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86.5
34
52.6
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82.9
59.4
23.4
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84.2
55.2
28.7
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Further study outcomes:
Enrolled at University (%)
Enrolled at TAFE (%)
Enrolled at Other provider (%)
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4.2*
4.7*
14.4
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6.9
7.8
13.8
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7.7
8.5
15.4
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| Satisfied with the training (%) | 85.3 | 86.3 | 85.6 |
| Received job-related benefits from training (%) | 72.9 | 60.9 | 62.4 |
| Received personal benefits from training (%) | 91.9 | 90.9 | 90.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | 82.6 | 82.7 | 84.7 |
| Recommend the training to other (%) | 91.3 | 90.3 | 90.4 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Median salary (Full-time) ($) | - | 46 800 | 52 100 |
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Top Occupations (%):
Clerical and Administrative Workers
Professionals
Managers
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73.1
10.8
9.1
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33.9
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13.9
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22.4
20.5
16.7
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Top Industries (%):
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Retail Trade
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31.9
12.6
6.0*
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13.2
12.3
10.5
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21.1
11.6
10.9
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This course |
Similar courses |
All Certificate IV courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | - | 90.9 | 91.8 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 46 900 | 52 200 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | - | 28 | 30 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 86.6 | 85.5 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 87 | 87.2 |
| Employment status |
This course |
Similar courses |
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| Employed after training (%) | 53.2 | 49.5 | 47.1 |
| Median salary (Employed full-time) ($) | - | 44 700 | 44 400 |
| Enrolled in further study (%) | 23.3 | 31.1 | 39.3 |
| Satisfied with the training (%) | - | 86 | 86.8 |
| Achieved main reason for undertaking training (%) | - | 66.5 | 73.3 |
Please Note:
All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
* The estimate has a relative standard error greater than 25% and therefore should
be used with caution.
** NCVER does not report on estimates based on less than 5 respondents because the
estimates are unreliable.
For more information, please refer to the Statistics
Explained page.
| Stream | Certificate II | Certificate III | Certificate IV | Diploma | Advanced Diploma |
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| Accounting |
| Stream | Certificate II | Certificate III | Certificate IV | Diploma | Advanced Diploma |
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