Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:15 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Accounting

Certificate IV in Accounting

Qualification
National Code:
FNS40615
State Code:
AWF3
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
595
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/04/2015
VET Act Conditions
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 reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. 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
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

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)
- ten (10) core units plus
- three (3) elective units

The elective units consist of:
- one (1) from the electives below.

Of the remaining two (2) units:
- up to two (2) may be from the electives
- up to two (2) may be from Certificate III, 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 ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUQ09 FNSACC302 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers 40 Unit of competency
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
AUQ71 FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system 35 Unit of competency
AUK70 BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 40 Unit of competency
AUP53 FNSACC404 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities 70 Unit of competency
AUQ01 FNSACC402 Prepare operational budgets 40 Unit of competency
AUQ00 FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports 60 Unit of competency
AUQ06 FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system 70 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the elective units listed.
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
AUH20 BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets 60 Unit of competency
AUQ26 FNSACM401 Evaluate and authorise payment requests 10 Unit of competency
AUQ10 FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records 30 Unit of competency
AUW96 FNSACC403 Make decisions in a legal context 60 Unit of competency
AUX26 FNSACC303 Perform financial calculations 30 Unit of competency
AUS37 FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections 60 Unit of competency
AUS46 FNSORG505 Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements 50 Unit of competency
AUX05 FNSACC401 Process business tax requirements 50 Unit of competency
AUQ07 FNSACC407 Produce job costing information 40 Unit of competency
AUI96 BSBWRT301 Write simple documents 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D707 FNS40611 Certificate IV in Accounting Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDQ3 FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

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