Course Description

This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

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.

This qualification includes units that comprise an approved Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) course in Aus- tralian taxation law and commercial law, which are relevant for registration as a tax agent. Persons seeking registration with the TPB should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.

Duration

46 Weeks (34 weeks of tuition and a maximum of 12 weeks holiday breaks)

FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and bookkeeping.

Pathways from the qualification

FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Employment Opportunities

Possible job roles relevant to this qualification include:

• Tax agents
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable officers,
• Payroll service providers
• Employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

Mode of Study

The mode of study includes:

• Classroom based training
• Self-study during the duration of the course

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include written tests, projects, and observations.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

A learner may be able to apply for RPL if they have gained competency from work, other programs, courses, life experience or training provided at work that is relevant to the course. The College recognises the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations.

Entry Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Satisfactorily completed year 12 or equivalent
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
• Completion of the FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set, FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting or equivalent, or FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or equivalent.

Pre-requisite units for this qualification are:

• BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
• 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

Course Contents/ Units of Competency

Elective units have been selected by the College in consultation with industry experts.

*Note the following prerequisite unit requirements:

** Unit included in the Tax Practitioners Board approved course in Australian taxation law: FNSSS00008 Taxation Law for Tax Agents Skill Set (Tax documentation).