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Course: Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210

Keep your skills current with the sought-after Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210, a nationally recognised qualification that's ideal for aspiring and practising bookkeepers and BAS (Business Activity Statement) agents.

Designed specifically to suit distance learners, this course will train you to set up and maintain computerised accounting systems, prepare financial statements and carry out payroll procedures. It also includes competencies stipulated by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) for registered BAS (Business Activity Statement) agents.

Available as an online course or by correspondence, it offers all of Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) renowned flexibility. Start anytime, study at home and progress at a pace that suits you. This course is excellent value, with high quality course materials, access to experienced trainers and use of the online learning portal OpenSpace. Upon successful completion, you will also have the advantage of a qualification that is recognised by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.

Potential jobs:

Small business bookkeeper
Contract or staff bookkeeper
BAS agent

Become a qualified BAS agent

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) both recognise the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210. Upon successful completion of your course, the TPB will recognise you as having met the educational requirements to register as a BAS (Business Activity Statement) agent. This course meets the TPB's current educational requirements for registered BAS agents, as well as the new requirements effective from 1 March 2012. Additional eligibility criteria apply.Visit www.tpb.gov.au for further information.

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Your free 12-month ICB student membership gives you access to:

a free technical help line
regional meetings
a support network (phone and email)
professional development seminars
technical downloads
a monthly newsletter.

Course Number	E0119
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 24 months
Assessments:	Knowledge tests, projects and reports
Qualification:	Certificate IV
Nationally Recognised	Yes
Government Funding	Yes

Career One jobs for:
Franchise & Business Ownership	8

ID	Subject expand all

FNSINC401A	Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry Identify the scope, sectors and responsibilities of the industry Identify and apply financial services industry guidelines, procedures and legislation Identify sustainability issues for the financial services industry Manage information Participate in and facilitate work team activities Plan work to be completed taking into consideration time, resources and other constraints Develop and maintain personal competency
BSBOHS303B	Contribute to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment Contribute to workplace hazard identification Gather information about workplace hazards Contribute to OHS risk assessment
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents Select and prepare resources Design document Produce document Finalise document
BSBWRT301A	Write simple documents Plan document Draft document Review document Write final document
FNSACC303A	Perform financial calculations Obtain data and resources for financial calculations Select appropriate methods and carry out financial calculations Check calculations and record outcomes
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports Maintain asset register Record general journal entries for balance-day adjustments Prepare final general ledger accounts Prepare end-of-period financial reports
FNSBKG402A	Establish and maintain a cash accounting system Identify relevant information and establish a chart of accounts Analyse and verify source documents Process receipts and payments Set up and maintain a petty cash system Process and reconcile credit cards Manage bank reconciliations and prepare and produce reports
FNSBKG403A	Establish and maintain an accrual accounting system Manage the chart of accounts Process invoices, adjustment notes and other general ledger transactions Manage contra entries Identify and process bad debts Manage debt recovery Prepare and produce reports and trial balance
FNSBKG405A	Establish and maintain a payroll system Record payroll data Payroll preparation Handle payroll enquiries Maintain payroll
FNSBKG404A	Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks Identify individual compliance and other requirements Recognise and apply GST implications and code transactions Report on payroll activities Report on other amounts withheld, Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalments and taxes Complete and reconcile the Activity Statement Lodge Activity Statement
FNSBKG401A	Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities Develop a professional working relationship with relevant parties Carry out research to identify compliance requirements and support materials Set up and maintain appropriate systems to meet compliance requirements
BSBITU402A	Develop and use complex spreadsheets Prepare to develop spreadsheet Develop a linked spreadsheet solution Automate and standardise spreadsheet operation Use spreadsheets Represent numerical data in graphic form
BSBSMB405A	Monitor and manage small business operations Develop operational strategies and procedures Implement operational strategies Monitor business performance Maintain networks Review business operations

Entry requirements

Minimum education

School Certificate or equivalent OR
relevant qualifications such as Certificate III in Accounts Administration FNS30310 OR
relevant vocational experience.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for PC are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent,
Microsoft Windows XP and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Bookkeeping FNS40210 provides partial articulation into the Diploma of Accounting FNS50210.

Lorraine Danos

Lorraine Danos is an experienced bookkeeper who has been working as a trainer with Open Colleges since 2004.

She has worked across many industries, including manufacturing, community services, hospitality and property management, and has particular experience with the transfer of records from manual to computerised systems.

Lorraine has also written a bookkeeping course which was certified by the NSW Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board (VETAB), recently replaced by the Australian Skills Quality Authority.

Rebecca Sammartino

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In some instances, students may be eligible for Austudy, Centrelink or other government-funded programs to help with study. Please check with Centrelink regarding eligibility, or contact a course and careers advisor on 1300 853 033.

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