Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects accounting positions in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. This course provides students with basic accounting skills and trains them to use computers in the accounting environment. This course is specially designed for employees who perform duties such as completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing basic management and job costing reports, preparing budgets, maintaining inventory records and a payroll system.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

HobartSYDNEYAdelaide

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students must have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or an equivalent that demonstrates the knowledge and skills to enter the Financial Services sector.
English proficiency requirement: One of the following English test scores or equivalent must be met:
IELTS overall score of 6.0
PTE Academic score of 50 if test undertaken before 6 August 2025 or 47 if test undertaken after 7 August 2025
Or Equivalent

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Students who gain this qualification can further their study in the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting or gain employment as a/an: Accounts administrator, Accounts clerk, Accounts receivable and payable clerk, Bookkeeper, Payroll clerk.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

CPA / CA ANZ / IPA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units13 units

FNSACC421

Prepare financial reports

Core unit

FNSTPB412

Establish and maintain payroll systems

Core unit

BSBTEC402

Design and produce complex spreadsheets

Elective unit

FNSTPB411

Complete business activity and instalment activity statements

Core unit

FNSACC414

Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

Core unit

FNSACC411

Process business tax requirements

Elective unit

FNSACC426

Set up and operate computerised accounting systems

Core unit

FNSACC405

Maintain inventory records

Elective unit

BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

Core unit

FNSACC321

Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

Core unit

FNSACC322

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

Core unit

FNSACC418

Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

Core unit

FNSACC412

Prepare operational budgets

Core unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping at Australian Ideal College?

The tuition fee for this course is $10,000, plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of $200.

How is the course delivered and how many hours per week will I need to study?

The course is delivered in a blended mode, requiring 13.5 hours per week of face-to-face attendance and 6.5 hours per week of online study, totalling 20 hours per week.

What English proficiency score do I need to enrol in this course?

You must meet one of the following English proficiency requirements: an IELTS overall score of 6.0, a PTE Academic score of 50 if the test is undertaken before 6 August 2025 or 47 if undertaken after 7 August 2025, or an equivalent qualification.

What career opportunities are available after completing this qualification?

Graduates can pursue employment as an accounts administrator, accounts clerk, accounts receivable and payable clerk, bookkeeper, or payroll clerk. They may also choose to further their studies by enrolling in the FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting.

How long does the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping take to complete?

The course has a duration of 52 weeks and is structured across multiple intake dates throughout the year, with multiple start dates available in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantAssistant AccountantFinancial AnalystTax AccountantAuditor

Key Skills

Financial statement preparation and analysisManagement accounting and cost analysisCorporate and personal taxation under Australian lawAuditing and assurance proceduresFinancial modelling and forecasting

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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