FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course description

Are you looking for a career as an accountant or bookkeeper and are interested in helping businesses manage their accounts and legislative requirements? In this course, you will learn about BAS statements, legislative reporting obligations, operational reporting, preparing budgets, classifying, recording and reporting. You will undertake tasks both manually and using Xero accounting software. Upon completion, you will be equipped to work in a broad range of industries or help manage a small office. You will also meet the current educational requirements to register with the Tax Practitioners Board.

Information sessions

5:00pm

Auditorium (H1.03)

Geelong City

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Possible career outcomes

Graduates at this level will have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for specialised and/or skilled work and/or further learning.

Accounts administration
Accounts clerk
Accounts payable officer
Accounts receivable officer
Bookkeeper
Debtors clerk
Payroll officer

Applications & attendance

How to apply

Follow our instructions for how to apply for a course.
Apply online by selecting an intake from the Applications & attendance table below.

If you need help, visit Customer Service or request application support via email.
Submission of an application does not guarantee a place in the course.

Intake	Applications	Attendance	Classes
2025 February Geelong City Campus	Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025	Class Day	Full Time Tues, Wed, Fri 9 am - 4 pm	Apply
2025 February Geelong City Campus	Open: 1 Aug 2024 Close: 1 Feb 2025	Class Day	Part Time Mon & Thurs 9 am-4 pm	Apply

Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.

Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.

An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course.

Many courses have limited spots and may fill quickly, so apply early and ensure your application is fully completed, as only successful applicants will receive offers, issued as soon as possible. If numbers are low, intakes or courses may be cancelled.

Entrance requirements

Applicants must be 17 years and over at the time of course commencement.
Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 11 or Year 12 or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 4.
You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.

Personal Learning Requirements

There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.

Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.

Pre-training review

Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.

Units & assessments

Core Units	Code	Hours
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers	FNSACC322	40
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements	FNSTPB411	50
Design and produce spreadsheets	BSBTEC302	35
Establish and maintain payroll systems	FNSTPB412	45
Prepare financial reports	FNSACC421	50
Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities	FNSACC414	60
Prepare operational budgets	FNSACC412	40
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports	FNSACC321	60
Set up and operate computerised accounting systems	FNSACC426	80
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry	FNSACC418	40
Electives	Code	Hours
Deliver and monitor a service to customers	BSBOPS304	35
Plan finances for new business ventures	BSBESB403	50
Process business tax requirements	FNSACC411	50

Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.

Assessment is based on:

Oral
Written assignments
Team projects
Tests

Fees

This course is eligible for Free TAFE!

Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.

Fees	Rate	Unit	Indicative Course Hours	Indicative Tuition	Indicative Gov Total
Concession Tuition	AUD $1.50	per hour	635	AUD $952.00	AUD $4,655.00
Standard Tuition	AUD $7.52	per hour	635	AUD $4,775.00	AUD $4,655.00
Full Fee Tuition	AUD $13.33	per hour	635	AUD $8,465.00

Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee
Resources	AUD $455.00		Charged at enrolment
Education Levy	AUD $95.25		Charged at enrolment

All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.

Which fee will I pay?

Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.

Fee help

Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.

Further study options

FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting

Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.