Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:28 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Qualification
National Code:
FNS40215
State Code:
AWB2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0801 - Accounting
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
540
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/04/2015
VET Act Conditions
Teach out only - no new enrolments
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 22/04/2015 Current Approved
1.00 25/03/2015 Replaced 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. 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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)
- six (6) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units

The elective units consist of:
two (2) units from Group A or Group B

Of the remaining five (5) units:
- up to two (2) may be from Group A or Group B
- up to five (5) may be from Group C
- up to two (2) may be from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUR82 FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry 20 Unit of competency
AUQ58 FNSBKG404 Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks 40 Unit of competency
AUJ88 BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents 60 Unit of competency
AUQ50 FNSBKG401 Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities 55 Unit of competency
AUQ71 FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system 35 Unit of competency
AUK70 BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least two units must be chosen from Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ54 FNSBKG402 Establish and maintain a cash accounting system 50 Unit of competency
AUQ53 FNSBKG403 Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least two units must be chosen from Group A or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ09 FNSACC302 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers 40 Unit of competency
AUQ00 FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports 60 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AUM29 BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
AUH20 BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets 60 Unit of competency
AUL59 BSBCUS403 Implement customer service standards 30 Unit of competency
AUH29 BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations 45 Unit of competency
AUQ10 FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records 30 Unit of competency
AUK69 BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AUL14 BSBFRA403 Manage relationship with franchisor 40 Unit of competency
AUH72 BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
AUX26 FNSACC303 Perform financial calculations 30 Unit of competency
AUP53 FNSACC404 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities 70 Unit of competency
AUQ06 FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system 70 Unit of competency
AUL63 BSBFRA301 Work within a franchise 30 Unit of competency
AUI96 BSBWRT301 Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D706 FNS40211 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDQ3 FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10920) BOOKKEEPING (LEVEL 4) Traineeship