Course Catalogue

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and for those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and instalment activity statements, data processing, monthly reconciliations, preparing budgets, preparing reports on financial performance and the position of the business, preparing end-of-year adjustments, and finalising financial records after year-end.

Dealing with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements and other lodgement matters is also a key component of the role that this qualification reflects. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist skills and knowledge to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

Persons providing a 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 as a BAS agent. Other requirements 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.

This qualification is suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

• Accounts administration and clerk
• Accounts payable officer
• Accounts receivable officer
• Bookkeeper
• Debtors clerk
• Payroll officer

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, the preferred pathway is:

• FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration or other relevant qualification/s.
• All applicants need to demonstrate the appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to undertake a qualification at this level.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

International Students

Please refer to https://www.cdu.edu.au/international/how-apply for information regarding international student applications.

As part of the application process, it is important that you meet the minimum academic entry requirements. If you have any questions, please email the International team: international@cdu.edu.au. We look forward to helping you through the process of applying to study with us at CDU.

All VET International applicants are required to meet the English language proficiency for their chosen course of study.