FNS40207 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping):

Suitable for candidates who

• wish to pursue a career as employed or contract bookkeeper, or
• are already working in the industry and wish to obtain the qualification to broaden their knowledge, career prospects and gain industry recognition, or wish to improve their chances to articulate to degree programs.

This course will equip you with:

• comprehensive bookkeeping skills using MYOB;
• ability to undertake bookkeeping tasks, such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable processing, maintenance of general ledge, preparation of financial reports;
• qualification will allow registration as a registered BAS Service Provider with prerequisite supervised experience (subject to passing of enabling legislation by Federal Parliament)

Career Pathways

The course prepares you for work such as:

• employed bookkeeper
• professional contract bookkeeper, either working under the direction of a Tax Agent/Public Accountant, for a bookkeeping business, or franchise
• running your own bookkeeping business.

After successful completion, you may contact Oceanic Human Resources on 1300 852 773 to discuss your career options.

Study Pathways

As a graduate of this course you will be granted full credit towards the Diploma of Accounting, and the Advanced Diploma of Accounting.

Course delivery and duration

AIFA ensures you can complete your qualification in the shortest possible timeframe;

• Our 4-Term year and intensive training methods allow qualification completion in half the time compared other training institutions (such as TAFE and others).
• Also, we recognise the skills and knowledge you have gained through your work experience and/ or previous studies. Where appropriate, we give you credits towards your qualification. Those who have extensive experience in their field can complete the entire qualification by assessment through our Assessment Centre.

Classroom Part-time:

Complete in 2 Terms of 11 weeks

• Classroom attendance 8 hours per week
• Private study approximately 8 hours per week

Classrooom Full-time:

Complete in 7 weeks

• Classroom attendance 32 hours per week
• Private study approximately 16 hours per week

Classes can be attended at night and/or on Saturdays, with limited mid-week day-time classes.

Distance Education

• Submit assessments at your own pace; complete qualification within 12 months.

Course Content

Business Fundamentals
FNSICIND401B Apply principles fo professional practice to work in the financial services industry
FNSICGEN301B Communicate in the workplace
FNSICGEN302B Use technology in the workplace
BSBADM404A Develop & use complex spreadsheets
FNSICGEN304B Apply health & safety practices in the workplace

Accounting Systems
FNSACCT406B Maintain asset & inventory records
BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records
FNSACCT407B Computerised accounting systems

Bookkeeping Fundamentals
FNSBKPG401A Develop & implement policies & practices relevant to bookkeeping
FNSBKPG402A Cash accounting systems
FNSBKPG403A Accrual accounting systems

Bookkeeping Outputs
FNSBKPG404A Carry out BAS & IAS tasks
FNSBKPG405A Establish & maintain a payroll system
FNSACCT405A Prepare financial statements

Assessment requirements

To complete the course you are required to complete a number of assessment tasks and a final examination for each competency unit.

How to enrol

Please call our consultants on 1300 785 775.