FNSSS00014 - Accounting Principles Skill Set

Version Effective: 15th of June, 2023

Course Details

Course Summary

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to apply accounting principles in accounting and bookkeeping job roles in a variety of industries that involve a range of analytical tasks.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Students enrolling in an accredited skill set are exempt from the Basic Skills Builder Testing (bksb).

However, the applicant must acknowledge an online declaration, within the online application process, that the applicant has the necessary language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to undertake the study and/or will access LLN support if required.

Course Details

Course Type Skill set
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,297.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $471.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $354.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification consists of competency in seven (7)  units. On successful completion of all 7 units, students will receive FNSSS00014 Accounting Principles Skill Set.

Career opportunities: Accounts Supervisor, Accounts Officer, Bookkeeper

Pathways: The units of competency within FNSSS00014, provide credit towards FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Course Structures
Online Course

12 mths - 18 mths

One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend 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 would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

 

FNSTPB411 and FNSTPB412 include a supervised assessment conducted via Zoom. These two units must not be enrolled for the same intake study period as the supervised assessments are held simultaneously for both units.

  • Online
Core

 

 

FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems 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
FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems More Information Training.gov Details
FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 FNSACC321 - Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
2 FNSACC322 - Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
3 FNSACC426 - Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
4 FNSACC421 - Prepare financial reports
5 FNSACC418 - Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
6 FNSTPB412 - Establish and maintain payroll systems
7 FNSTPB411 - Complete business activity and instalment activity statements


Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Project
RPL
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
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 2025 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
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 2026 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
More Details

More Details

Please Note:  Students with Apple Mac computers must contact the teacher (details below) prior to enrolling in any of the units.

Teacher Details: Peta Hardy Email: p.hardy@cqu.edu.au  Ph: 07 4940 3308


Enrolment Advice

You should NOT enrol in FNSTPB401 or FNSTPB411 and FNSTPB402 or FNSTPB412 simultaneously in the same intake period.  

(Note:  FNSTPB401 and FNSTPB402 are in transition to FNSTPB411 and FNSTPB412)


Tax Practitioner's Board (TPB) Requirements

The Tax Practioner's Board (TPB) requires a minimum of 40% of the assessment for both of these units to be supervised.  Please contact your teacher for further information.