FNS40211 - Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Recognise your experience

If you already have industry experience, then utilising Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your existing skills into a nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way of achieving industry accreditation while broadening your career opportunities.

As this is not a course, you do not need to complete the units listed below. Instead, you simply need to prove that you’re competent in the units shown. Our Facilitators will help make this process as easy and smooth as possible for you. 

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13 units  must be achieved:

 9 core units plus

4 elective units 

 

The 4 elective units  may be selected from the elective units listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

 

Elective units may be selected from a Certificate IV or Diploma qualification; 2 elective units  may be selected from a Certificate III qualification.

 

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

 

Core units of competency: 

 

FNSBKG401A

Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities

FNSBKG402A

Establish and maintain a cash accounting system

FNSBKG403A

Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system

FNSBKG404A

Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks

FNSBKG405A 

Establish and maintain a payroll system

FNSINC401A 

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

BSBFIA401A

Prepare financial reports

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

BSBOHS201A 

Participate in OHS processes

 

  

Elective units of competency: 

FNSACC302A

Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

FNSACC303A 

Perform financial calculations

FNSACC404A 

Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

FNSACC405A 

Maintain inventory records

FNSACC406A

Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

BSBCUS301B 

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBCUS403B 

Implement customer service standards

BSBFRA301B 

Work within a franchise

BSBFRA403B 

Manage relationship with franchisor

BSBITU402A 

Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBSMB405B 

Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBWOR501B 

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWRT301A 

Write simple documents

  

NOTE  The workplace context for this qualification should guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate units in the elective bank that may suit particular work contexts include:

 

(Contract Bookkeeper)

BSBCUS301B

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBCUS403B 

Implement customer service standards

 

(Small Bookkeeping Business Owner)

BSBSMB405B

Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBWOR501B

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

 

( Permanent Paid Bookkeeper - working for an enterprise) 

BSBCUS403B 

Implement customer service standards

BSBWOR501B 

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

 

(Franchise Bookkeeper)

BSBFRA301B 

Work within a franchise

BSBFRA403B 

Manage relationship with franchisor

Not applicable.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. You should refer to the IBSA website (www.ibsa.org.au) or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

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