Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
FNS40210
S701
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/11/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is designed to reflect the job roles of contract bookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries.
A Business Activity Statement (BAS) service is a tax agent service that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
preparing or lodging an approved form about a taxpayer's liabilities, obligations or entitlements under a BAS provision;
giving a taxpayer advice about a BAS provision that the taxpayer can reasonably be expected to rely upon to satisfy their taxation obligations; or
dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to a BAS provision.
Persons providing a BAS service must be registered by the Tax Practitioner's 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 regularly reviewed. More information and contact details for the Tax Practitioners Board are provided in the FNS10 Information Kit available from the IBSA website.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
13 units must be achieved:9 core units plus;
4 elective units
- all elective units of competency can be selected from the elective bank below, from units aligned to other Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications in FNS10 Financial Services or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- a maximum of 2 electives can be selected from units aligned to Certificate III qualifications in the FNS10 Financial Services or another Training Package.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Units selected from other Training Packages or accredited courses must not duplicate units selected from or available within the FNS10 Financial Services or BSB07 Business Services Training Packages.
1. Core Units
Nine core units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4168 | FNSINC401A | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4072 | FNSBKG404A | Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0890 | BSBOHS303B | Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0789 | BSBITU306A | Design and produce business documents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4069 | FNSBKG401A | Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D4070 | FNSBKG402A | Establish and maintain a cash accounting system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4073 | FNSBKG405A | Establish and maintain a payroll system | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D4071 | FNSBKG403A | Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0705 | BSBFIA401A | Prepare financial reports | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four elective units to be completed.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0652 | BSBCUS301A | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4286 | FNSPIM409A | Maintain customer relationship | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4037 | FNSACC405A | Maintain inventory records | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4036 | FNSACC404A | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | 70 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D117 | FNS40207 | Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D706 | FNS40211 | Certificate IV in Bookkeeping | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services on 30/5/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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