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FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

This course is designed for people who wish to work in an accounting support job role .
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FNS40217

 

 This Certificate will provide the student with the training needed to work within the office environment in a variety of roles such as:

  • Bookkeeper
  • BAS officer

ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING

Course Structure

COURSE SUBJECTS

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217)
12 subjects

Accounting course outline
  • Financial Transactions
  • Accounting in the Cloud
  • Business Documents
  • Business Activity Statements
  • Financial Reports
  • Payroll
  • Subsidiary Accounts
  • Computerised Accounting Systems
  • Business Tax
  • Financial Statements
  • Budgets
  • Accounting Industry

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer

Students may be eligible to obtain credits for individual modules as a result of experience gained in employment in the relevant business fields or from previous training or education. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status. Students may also be eligible for credit transfer for relevant units studied at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

RPL and credit transfer policy for overseas students
RPL and Credit Transfer Policy for domestic students

Mode of Delivery

Overseas students: All vocational courses are delivered face-to-face and with up to one third (⅓) delivered online. 

Domestic students: face-to-face, online and blended options available

 

 

Sample Timetable

Sample only - timetables can vary between campuses

MORNING  DAY 1  DAY 2
07:30 - 09:30  SET^  SET^
09:30 - 12:30      Lecture       Lecture
12:30 - 13:30     SET^ SET^
14:00 - 16:00     EYES*  ASM# Tutorial 

NOTE:

  • Timetables may vary slightly from campus to campus.
  • Lectures may be mixed and each student will study a total of 20 timetabled hours per week for each 9 week term they are enrolled in.
  • EYES and ASM tutorials are available at the same time on other days.

*EYES = Enhance Your Employability Skills tutorial.

#ASM = Academic Support Material tutorial.

^SET = Subject Enhancing Tutorial

 

Assessment

All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include examinations, essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.

Entry Requirements

Academic 

Australian Year 11 or equivalent, or Certificate III in a related field.

English 

Successful completion of 8 weeks of General English at Upper Intermediate level or equivalent (plus 80% attendance) at our sister school,  English Unlimited, or 10 weeks at other approved providers.

Check your English level here

Pathways - For Articulations To:


  • University of Canberra

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    CRICOS Provider No: 00212K

    http://www.canberra.edu.au

    The University of Canberra (UC) enables learners to study domestically in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast or internationally in Hong Kong, China, Bhutan and Singapore. UC courses not only focus on ensuring graduates are well-versed in the theoretical knowledge of their industry of choice, but also have a strong practical component so that learners are prepared for employment upon completion of their studies.

    Pathway Course Number of Credits Approximate Length Credit
    Bachelor of Politics & International Relations 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Accounting 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Finance 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Australian Politics & Public Policy 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Human Resource Management 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of International Business 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Marketing Management 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Gender & Diversity 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Public Administration 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Associate Degree of Justice Studies 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Event & Tourism Management 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Management 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Business Informatics 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Business Administration 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Applied Economics 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Building & Construction Management 12 Credits Up to 6 months
    Bachelor of Justice Studies 12 Credits Up to 6 months

Course Quick Facts

Course Length

Duration: 4 Terms (approximately 12 months)

Start Dates

2021

01 February
26 April
19 July
11 October

Fees

Tuition fees

$6,000 ($1,500 per term)
Application fee: $150 for international students


Non-Tuition fees

Schedule of Administrative (Non-Tuition) Fees

Meet Our Teachers

Brian Hunt

Brian HTourism/Hospitality/Business/Management/Marketing Trainer (at APC since 2010)

Industry Experience
  • Vocational Trainer
  • University Lecturer
  • Head of People & Operations Management Development − China Brokers Ltd (7 years)
  • Operations and Customer Service Management − QANTAS (11 years)
  • Manager Routes Marketing Services & Products (SE Asia, China & Japan) − QANTAS (4 years)
  • Manager, Passenger Service Marketing & Training (North America) − QANTAS (3 years)
  • Customer Service Manager International − QANTAS (3 years)
Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration in Business Management (Monash University)
  • Bachelor of Business in Tourism (Southern Cross University)
  • Post-graduate studies: Industrial Law and Labour Relations (The University of Sydney)
  • Advanced Diploma of Management
  • Diploma of Business (Marketing)
  • Diploma of Hospitality (Management)
  • Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment
NI Brian

Brian NVET Assistant Academic Coordinator, Accounting Trainer (at APC since 2015)

Industry Experience
  • VET Accounting Trainer
  • Own business as Registered Tax Agent and Registered Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Auditor
  • Accountant at CPA Public Practice
  • Membership: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (previously named “The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia”) (CA) (since November 2010)
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) (2014)
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (2010)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (2005)
  • Diploma of Commerce (2004)
  • Master of Commerce in Accounting and Finance (2011)
Eva Busina

EvaBusiness/Management Trainer (at APC since 2009)

Industry Experience
  • Vocational Trainer
  • Workplace Trainer
Qualifications
  • Master of Education in Adult Education (UTS)
  • Graduate Diploma in Vocational & Workplace Learning (UTS)
  • Bachelor of Social Science (University of New England)
  • Major in Psychology (UNE)
  • Minor in Sociology (UNE)
  • Diploma of Management
  • Diploma of Marketing
  • Certificate IV IN Training and Assessment
  • Senior First Aid St John
Gail Corrie

GailBusiness/Management/Human Resources Trainer (at APC since 2009)

Industry Experience
  • Vocational Trainer
  • Workplace Trainer
  • Human Resources Manager − Hicksons Lawyers (5 years)
  • Human Resources Consultant (3 years)
  • ESL Teacher
  • Memberships: Australian Legal Practice Management Group NSW (member of Learning & Development Committee), Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), Australian Institute of Management (AIM), Australian Industry Group
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts (University of New England)
  • Foundations of Human Resources − Australian Human Resources Institute (Charles Sturt University)
  • Course in OHS Consultation (WorkCover NSW)
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  • Certificate IV in TESOL (CELTA)
  • Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Jahangir

JahangirVET Trainer, Management/Accounting/Business/Project Management (at APC since 2016)

A keen passion of mine is learning and motivating other people. As a trainer, my main objective is to stimulate learning interests and heighten critical thinking ability among students. By training at APC, engaging with students from over 90 nationalities, I have an exciting chance to enjoy creative freedom and a very high quality of delivering classes. APC maintains its international reputation through high educational standards, which in turn broadens job prospects for our students. 

Industry Experience
  • Assistant Operations Manager, One stop Property & Accounting Solutions (since 2016)
  • VET Trainer
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Small business owner
  • Retail industry Experience as Assistant Sales manager
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with LLN (TAE40110), HBA, North Sydney, Australia
  • Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced), University of Western Sydney, Australia
  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business Management, Glyndwr University, London, UK
  • Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (RPL), FMEDGE Facility Management Training, Australia
  • Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60215, Australian Education and Learning Institute
  • Higher National Diploma in Business, Guildhall College, EDEXCEL, London, UK
Susan Stack

Susan SVET Academic Coordinator (at APC since 2011)

Industry Experience
  • Project Administration BHP, Port Kembla (5 years)
  • International Markets Coordinator Bluescope Steel, Port Kembla (4 years)
  • Member Services Officer (Pillar Administration), Coniston 12 months
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) (UOW)
  • Certificate IV Small Business Management
  • Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  • Graduate Certificate (Business Coaching) (Sydney Business School, UOW)
  • Graduate Certificate (Adult and Vocational Education) (Charles Sturt University)

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