FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Invest in your future - gain the essential skills for a profitable accounting career today.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare financial reports and statements as well as manage accounting systems. You will also learn to how to establish and maintain payroll systems.
Overview
Campus Northam | Geraldton
When Available all year round | Semester 1, 2026
Study Mode On campus | Online | Workplace
Duration 1 Year to 6 Months
Invest in your future - gain the essential skills for a profitable accounting career today.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare financial reports and statements as well as manage accounting systems. You will also learn to how to establish and maintain payroll systems. We provide a practical approach to learning which allows students the ability to apply what they have learned in a setting that simulates a real-life workplace.
This nationally recognised qualification is a requirement in order to apply for BAS (Business Activity Statement) Registration and is recognised by the Australian Taxation Practitioners Board.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and ask yourself if there are any areas you might find challenging. This will help you decide if this course is the right choice for you.
- Be able to work independently and with others in a shared office setting.
- Have good time-management and organisational skills
- Have good communication skills to interact with others respectfully and with confidence in both written and verbal formats
- Confidence with numbers and calculations
- Ability to develop strong problem-solving skills
- Have strong computer skills and the use of software applications
- Ability to read and interpret complex instructions and complete tasks to a high standard with accuracy and within set timeframes
- Access to a computer and reliable internet service (online students)
- Commitment to devote adequate time each week to study (approximately 15 hours per week)
- Willingness to participate in regular lecturer mentoring sessions
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets | $97.50 | $29.10 | $10.37 |
| FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | $195.00 | $58.20 | $21.14 |
| FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | $130.00 | $38.80 | $17.89 |
| FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets | $130.00 | $38.80 | $19.22 |
| FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | $227.50 | $67.90 | $31.37 |
| FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | $178.75 | $53.35 | $24.40 |
| FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports | $146.25 | $43.65 | $19.98 |
| FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | $227.50 | $67.90 | $31.37 |
| FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | $195.00 | $58.20 | $26.53 |
| FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems | $162.50 | $48.50 | $22.27 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $16.74 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $10.37 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $13.59 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | $178.75 | $53.35 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems | $162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | $178.75 | $53.35 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems | $162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection
Three (3) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to attain this qualification under Traineeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | $178.75 | $53.35 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems | $162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection
Three (3) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete thirteen (13) units of competence, comprising ten (10) core and three (3) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to attain this qualification under Traineeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets | $97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets | $130.00 | $38.80 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry | $178.75 | $53.35 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports | $146.25 | $43.65 | $0.00 |
| FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems | $227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements | $195.00 | $58.20 | $0.00 |
| FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems | $162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
Elective
Unit Selection
Three (3) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$162.50 | $48.50 | $0.00 |
|
|
$227.50 | $67.90 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
|
|
$97.50 | $29.10 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700