FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting

FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting

Course Description

This qualification reflects accounting job roles in financial services and other industries requiring accounting support functions. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Pathways

After successfully completing this course, students may wish to apply for the FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting. Course

Delivery

Virtual Classroom (live weekly video lectures/workshops - simulated and interactive virtual classroom environment)
Recognition of Prior Learning

Duration

Min. 12 months to Max. 30 months

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in accounting roles requiring accounting support functions. Job roles and titles will vary however possible job titles relevant to this qualification include: Accounts Supervisor Finance Sector Supervisor Accounting Support Officer

Course Structure

To obtain this qualification, students must complete 13 units, 10 core units and 3 elective units.

BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports - core
BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents - core
FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports - core
FNSACC302 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers - core
FNSACC402 Prepare operational budgets - core
FNSACC404 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities - core FNSACC406 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system - core
FNSBKG404 *Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks - core* FNSBKG405 *Establish and maintain a payroll system - core*
FNSINC401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry - core
FNSACC403 Make decisions in a legal context - elective
FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records - elective
FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections - elective

*Units form BAS agent registration Skill Set. Intakes Students can enroll anytime before the start of an upcoming Course Term.

Course Terms

Term 1 – January 1, to February 28
Term 2 – April 1, to May 31
Term 3 – July 1, to August 31
Term 4 – October 1, to November 30

Assessment Due Dates

Assessments will be allocated to students at the commencement of term and may need to be worked on throughout the term. However, the due date for formal submission of completed assessments shall be as follows.

Term 1 – final week of March
Term 2 – final week of June
Term 3 – final week of September
Term 4 - final week of December

Fees

Course Fees - AU$4,250 or $327 per Unit payable in instalments prior to the commencement of each Term (Note: this is a special introductory price for Speedy Course users only)

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students Course Material All course material is provided and costs are included in the Course Fee. Students may also be referred to other publicly available material that is available free of charge.

Commitment

Students should allocate approximately 4 hours for each unit per week for Virtual Classroom attendance - generally 12 hours per week for a full-time load and in some weeks, 16 hours. Virtual Classroom sessions shall generally take place after 5 pm Sydney, Australia, time but will be recorded for students to access at any other time. Additionally, students will be required to undertake a significant amount of self-study/homework details of which will be provided at the commencement of the relevant term. It is expected that the majority of students will be required to allocate about 10 hours per week, per unit, of self-study/homework for review of materials and tasks, and assessment preparations and following the final week of term, approximately 35 hours per unit for completion and submission of the assessments.

System Requirements

Reliable broadband internet access Headset with speakers and microphone (for interactive Virtual Classroom sessions) Computer with ability to view and edit Word documents (.doc/.docx), Excel documents (.xls) and view Adobe Portable Documents (.pdf), camera/video function Printer How to Apply You may apply for entry into this course through our website: www.professions.edu.au

More Information

http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/FNS40615
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