Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Accounting
Certificate IV in Accounting
FNS40611
D707
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 07/03/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions.
NOTE: 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 under Training Packages/Industry) or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 139 core unitsplus
4 elective units
The elective units consist of:
1 from the elective units listed below
of the remaining 3 units:
up to 3 may be from the elective units listed below
up to 3 may be from Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualification in any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.
Core Units
FNSACC301A Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC403B Make decisions in a legal context
FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
FNSBKG404A Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks
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
FNSACC302A Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC303A Perform financial calculations
FNSACC401A Process business tax requirements
FNSACC402A Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC405A Maintain inventory records
FNSACC407A Produce job costing information
FNSACM401A Evaluate and authorise payment requests
FNSBKG405A Establish and maintain a payroll system*
FNSORG505A Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements
FNSORG506A Prepare financial forecasts and projections
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4168 | FNSINC401A | Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4072 | FNSBKG404A | Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0789 | BSBITU306A | Design and produce business documents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WC230 | FNSACC403B | Make decisions in a legal context | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D0705 | BSBFIA401A | Prepare financial reports | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4036 | FNSACC404A | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D4030 | FNSACC301A | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4038 | FNSACC406A | Set up and operate a computerised accounting system | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least one (1) of the four (4) units required must be chosen from elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4031 | FNSACC302A | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0793 | BSBITU402A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4073 | FNSBKG405A | Establish and maintain a payroll system | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D4029 | FNSACM401A | Evaluate and authorise payment requests | 10 | Unit of competency |
| D4037 | FNSACC405A | Maintain inventory records | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4032 | FNSACC303A | Perform financial calculations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D4267 | FNSORG506A | Prepare financial forecasts and projections | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4266 | FNSORG505A | Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D4034 | FNSACC402A | Prepare operational budgets | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4033 | FNSACC401A | Process business tax requirements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D9438 | FNSACC407A | Produce job costing information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D1055 | BSBWRT301A | Write simple documents | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S705 | FNS40610 | Certificate IV in Accounting | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWF3 | FNS40615 | Certificate IV in Accounting | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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