Bookkeeping

Certificate IV in Financial Services

(Bookkeeping)

 

Qualification:       FNS40207 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping)

 

Course Overview:

 

This course is designed for people who wish to have a career as a professional contract or employee bookkeeper.  This course suits people who are either working under the direction of a Tax Agent/Public Accountant, for a Bookkeeping Business a Franchise or in their own Bookkeeping Business as a BAS Service Provider.

 

Units offered:

 

This qualification requires 13 units, consisting of 4 core units, 7 sectoral and 2 electives. Australian Bookkeeping

 

Industry Core Units:

FNSICGEN304B - Apply health and safety practices in the workplace

FNSICGEN302B - Use technology in the workplace

FNSICGEN301B - Communicate in the workplace

FNSICIND401B - Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

 

Sectoral Core Units:

FNSBKPG401A - Develop and implement policies and practices relevant to bookkeeping activities

FNSBKPG402A - Establish and maintain a Cash Accounting System

FNSBKPG403A - Establish and maintain an Accrual Accounting System

FNSBKPG404A - Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement tasks

FNSBKPG405A - Establish and maintain a payroll system

FNSACCT405B - Prepare financial statements

FNSACCT406B - Maintain asset and inventory records

 

Elective Units (other electives are available):

FNSACCT407B    Set up and operate a computerised Accounting System

(BSBFIA301A Pre-requisite required to complete FSNACCT407B)

BSBFIA401A       Prepare financial reports

FNSICCUS401B  Deliver a professional service to customers

FNSICCUS402B  Maintain customer relationship

BSBITU402A       Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBITU401A           Design and develop complex text documents  

 

Participants are encouraged to select elective units, which most appropriately suit their current employment situation or future career aspirations, within the qualification guidelines.

 

Training & Assessment Strategies:

 

The units of competency in the qualification is delivered through self paced learning or distance learning.  The course is structured to ensure that participants develop skills and knowledge, relating to real life work situations. 

 

Workplace application of skills and knowledge:

 

Skills and knowledge gained apply in a range of workplaces of varying size, where participants are employed in bookkeeping roles, as an employee, consultant or franchisee.

 

Required Skills/Knowledge:

 

There are no entry requirements or prerequisites for this course, although year 10 or equivalent English, access to a computer, computer skills and access to the internet are beneficial.

Delivery Methods:
  • Recognition of prior learning
  • Self paced with one-on-one coaching
  • Distance learning
  • In-house training

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is a member based, not for profit, professional association:

“Bookkeepers Helping Bookkeepers." 

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers aims to bring certainty to the bookkeeping profession and all involved and affected by it.  The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers website www.icb.org.au