FNS40217 CERTIFICATE IV IN ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPINGCRICOS COURSE CODE 0100258
TKL College has the following entry requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have completed minimum Senior high school of Year 11 or equivalent
- An IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5 or equivalent. English language competence can alo be demonstrated through any of the following :
- Completed Certificate III or at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course or above in an Australian College or
- ELICOS Upper-Intermediate level or
- English Placement Test (EPT).
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
- This course will be delivered 20 hours a week using both online and face-to-face learning environments.
- Face-to-face learning is a classroom-based setting which includes the simulation of the workplace-based environment while the Online learning component is 1/3 of the course which is delivered via an LMS. Students will be able to use the LMS by logging into it with their own username and password.
- This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks and 12 weeks of holidays. The holidays are 3 weeks per term.
- January, April, July, October (Midterm Intake available)
- Tuition Fee: A$10,000
- Enrolment fee: A$200 (non-refundable)
- A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the letter of offer and written agreement.
- Course fees do not include computer software, which is to be purchased at the student’s own cost. Non-payment of course fees may result in the cancellation of enrolment.
- For refund policy and other details, please visit the costs and charges section at www.tkl.edu.au
- A combination of essays, report writing, projects, portfolios, observations, presentations, and questioning (oral or written).
- Note that for international students’ satisfactory course progress is required to meet visa requirements. More information can be found in the International Student Handbook at www.tkl.edu.au.
Please contact our office via info@tkl.edu.au to discuss commencement dates, enrolment procedures, payment methods or any course related matters.
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Equipment Arrangements
Students must also have their own laptop with Microsoft Office software e.g. Office 365 Personal that includes Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher, as well as MYOB.
For printing of completed assessments, students need to have their own USB. Please refer to the International Student Handbook for the specification and other technical requirements.
Training Arrangements
To meet the course progress requirements students must participate in learning activities and assesssment tasks must be satisfactory. Students are required to attend classes for 20 hours a week. Detailed timetable information will be provided in the student’s Letter of Offer and Student Agreement
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgment in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Education Pathways
Students who completed this course may wish to further their study into the FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting.
Course Structure
The FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping requires the successful completion of eight (8) core units and five (5) elective units. Electives for this qualification have been chosen by TKL College to ensure that students achieve a broad range of skills and knowledge in accounting and general business skills.
Units included in this qualification are:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core or Elective |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports | Core |
| BSBSMB412 | Introduce cloud computing into business operations | Core |
| FNSACC311 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | Core |
| FNSACC312 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | Core |
| FNSACC408 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | Core |
| FNSACC416 | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system | Core |
| FNSTPB401 | Complete business activity and installment activity statements | Core |
| FNSTPB402 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | Core |
| FNSACC313 | Perform financial calculations | Elective |
| FNSACC411 | Process business tax requirements | Elective |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | Elective |
| FNSPAY504 | Interpret and apply knowledge of industry regulations relevant to payroll | Elective |
| FNSPAY505 | Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll | Elective |
Course Credit
Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at www.tkl.edu.au.
For international students, the granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.
The result of an application for credit and any changes to fees or course duration will be advised to students in writing.
If course credit is granted following issuance of the Confirmation of Enrolment, students will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment showing a reduced duration. For any questions about course credit, contact us via info@tkl.edu.au.