Course Summary
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (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, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end. Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCompletion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
What is the purpose of bksb?
The Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online review tool that will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.
Course Details
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| AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Admission Codes
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Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in accounting job roles with duties such as - Completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing non-complex management reports including compiling budget information, supervising the operation of computer-based financial systems, classifying, recording and reporting accounting information, managing a small office, and ensuring relevant legal requirements are adhered to.
- Complete 10 core units
- Complete 3 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
12 - 18 months
One (1) unit per 10 week study period
To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommended limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period.
Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they will be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.
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Core Students must complete ten (10) core units and three (3) elective units. |
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| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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Elective Students must complete ten (10) core units and three (3) elective units. |
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| BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC323 | Perform financial calculations | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC411 | Process business tax requirements | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
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| 1 | BSBTEC302 - Design and produce spreadsheets |
| 2 | FNSACC321 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
| 3 | FNSACC322 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
| 4 | FNSACC421 - Prepare financial reports |
| 5 | FNSACC418 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
| 6 | FNSACC426 - Set up and operate computerised accounting systems |
| 7 | FNSTPB411 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
| 8 | FNSTPB412 - Establish and maintain payroll systems |
| 9 | FNSACC412 - Prepare operational budgets |
| 10 | FNSACC414 - Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities |
| 11 | FNSACC323 - Perform financial calculations |
| 12 | FNSACC411 - Process business tax requirements |
| 13 | FNSACC405 - Maintain inventory records |
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| BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
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Domestic 2023 Availabilities
Online
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
Online
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
Online
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
Online
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