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FNS40217
Combine practical bookkeeping skills and accounting concepts in this mid-level course designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Get the qualifications you need to open up bookkeeping and accounting roles across a range of industries.
Get a head start on your finance career and combine practical bookkeeping skills with accounting concepts in this course designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Get the qualification and practical skills you need to work in a flexible industry which offers a range of employment options and opportunities for advancing your career.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as payroll clerks grew strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to grow in the future. There are likely to be around 21,000 job openings over the next five years, meaning skills in this area will be in high demand.
In this course you'll learn how to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, prepare financial reports, establish payroll systems, and provide advice to taxpayers in relation to activity statements. You'll graduate with current, practical bookkeeping and accounting skills that are attractive to prospective employers.
Successful completion of this course meets the Tax Practitioners Board academic requirements for registration as a BAS agent (additional experience requirements apply). You'll also be qualified to enter the finance industry as a bookkeeper, accounts clerk, or payroll officer.
FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be $40 for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >
At TAFE Queensland we believe in providing quality pathways to further education opportunities. Give yourself the best chance to continue to advance your career with further study options that will open up exciting employment opportunities in the world of financial services.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
| CAMPUS | START DATES | DURATION | WORKLOAD | STUDY MODE | WHAT YOU'LL PAY |
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Cairns
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11 Jul 2022
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up to 2 years
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Residential blocks: 25 July - 5 August 2022, 29 August - 8 September 2022, 1 - 12 November 2022, 6 - 17 February 2023, 20 - 31 March 2023, 8 - 18 May 2023
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Mixed mode
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No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreThere are no formal entry requirements for this course.
To complete this program you must identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, as this training product has been developed specifically for you in support of equity policy for post compulsory education.
It is highly recommended that you have successfully completed Certificate III in Business Administration before commencing this program as it provides the essential skills that form the basis of study for this qualification.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
Access to the internet and a computer/laptop, USB, Microsoft Office 2013 or later version, stationery items, textbooks may be required to be purchased.
Students will be required to work with MYOB files (provided by TAFE) for certain units. Please note that these MYOB files are only compatible with PC (not MAC).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Financial Services Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.
Persons providing a business activity statement (BAS) service for a fee or other reward must be registered by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the TPB education requirements for registration. Other conditions apply, including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the TPB, as registration requirements are reviewed regularly.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
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