Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 1:15 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Accounting
Certificate IV in Accounting
FNS40615
AWF3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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