Welcome to FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
This course reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.
Throughout this course, you will be presented with written information, case studies, learning activities, short videos and templates. There will be additional resources in the form of links, however, all information in each module is imperative for your assessment.
You will be exposed to a cloud-based accounting programs that are commonly used in the finance industry and is a leading service provider across Australia and New Zealand. Exercises, tutorials and opportunities to practice using the program will be provided as part of the learning experience.
Module Outline
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MODULE |
UNIT CODE |
TITLE |
SUMMARY |
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Module 1 |
N/A |
Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping |
Begin by building your knowledge of industry specific terminology, principles and practices as well as commonly applied accounting and bookkeeping methods and standards. |
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Module 2 |
BSBSMB412 |
Introduce cloud computing into business operations |
Understand the fundamentals of internet computing and cloud services. It involves undertaking a basic review of business computing needs and identifying options for introducing cloud computing services into a small business or work area in an organisation. |
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Module 3 |
FNSACC311 |
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |
Prepare and process routine financial documents, prepare journal entries, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare banking and reconcile financial receipts, and extract a trial balance and interim reports. |
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Module 4 |
FNSACC416 |
Set up and operate a computerised accounting system |
Establish, operate, and modify an integrated computerised accounting system. This is generally under supervision and encompasses processing transactions in the system, maintaining the system, producing reports, and ensuring system integrity. |
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Module 5 |
FNSACC313 |
Perform financial calculations |
Use a range of routine calculation methods and techniques when performing routine financial calculations and checking calculation outcomes. |
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Module 6 |
FNSACC312 |
Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers |
Reconcile and monitor subsidiary accounts in financial accounts receivable systems, identify bad and doubtful debts and plan a recovery action, record creditor invoices, and remit payments to sundry creditors. |
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Module 7 |
BSBWRT411 |
Write complex documents |
Discover how to plan, draft and finalise complex documents. |
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Module 8 |
BSBTEC402 |
Design and produce complex spreadsheets |
Use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents. |
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Module 9 |
FNSACC413 |
Make decisions in a legal context |
Learn how to make decisions, particularly those relating to compliance issues, in a legal context. It is intended to satisfy the requirement for a course of study in commercial law at an introductory or foundation level, covering Australian legal systems and processes. |
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Module 10 |
FNSACC412 |
Prepare operational budgets |
Prepare and document operational budgets for a variety of organisations. |
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Module 11 |
FNSACC408 |
Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry |
Develop the skills and knowledge required to work autonomously and in teams to complete work activities relating to the provision of accounting and bookkeeping services. |
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Module 12 |
BSBFIA401 |
Prepare financial reports |
Prepare financial reports for a corporate reporting entity. It encompasses compiling and analysing data and meeting statutory reporting requirements. |
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Module 13 |
FNSTPB402 |
Establish and maintain payroll systems |
Record and prepare payroll documentation, respond to enquiries, and process payroll data for manual and computerised systems. This unit is designed to meet the education requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB). |
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Module 14 |
FNSTPB401 |
Complete business activity and instalment activity statements |
Identify and apply compliance requirements to effectively process and complete business activity statements (BAS), instalment activity statements (IAS), and other required reports. This unit is designed to meet the education requirements of the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB). |