To achieve FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, a total of thirteen (13) units of competency must be completed comprising ten (10) core and three (3) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
10 core units, plus
3 elective units, of which:
- at least 2 must be from the listed electives
- up to 1 may be from this qualification or any currently endorsed Certificate III or above training package qualification or accredited course.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 580 - 675.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency |
| BSBTEC302 | Design and produce spreadsheets | 35 |
| FNSACC321 | Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | 60 |
| FNSACC322 | Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | 40 |
| FNSACC412 | Prepare operational budgets | 40 |
| FNSACC414 | Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | 60 |
| FNSACC418 | Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | 40 |
| FNSACC421 | Prepare financial reports | 50 |
| FNSACC426 | Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | 80 |
| FNSTPB411 | Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | 50 |
| FNSTPB412 | Establish and maintain payroll systems | 45 |
| | Total nominal hours for core units | 500 |
| Elective units of competency (Select 3 units) |
| BSBWRT311 | Write simple documents | 30 |
| BSBTEC301 | Design and produce business documents | 80 |
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 35 |
| FNSACC405 | Maintain inventory records | 20 |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | 60 |
| FNSACC323 | Perform financial calculations | 30 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 80 - 175 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 580 - 675 |
