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Duration
This course can typically be completed within 6 to 18 months.
* The actual duration may vary depending on where and how you study, the units you choose, and the time needed to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
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Overview
Availability:Applications for 2027 are now open.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and of 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.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
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.
| Delivery Details | |
| Location | Danala - Education Community Precinct Online |
| Duration | 6 to 12 months full-time 12 to 18 months part-time * Course duration may vary depending on the time required to achieve the required competencies. |
| Study Mode | Blended Face-to-face Online * Information about study modes are available in the 2027 TAFE Student Guide. |
| Start Date | Semester 1: February 1, 2027 Semester 2: July 12, 2027 * You can enrol any time after the start date. The delivery team will confirm your start date and the next available unit. |
| Attendance | Tuesdays - Fridays 9:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 4:00pm * Actual attendance will depend on the units you are undertaking |
Career opportunities
After completing this course, you may be able to work in roles such as:
- Accounts administration
- Accounts clerk
- Accounts payable officer
- Accounts receivable officer
- Bookkeeper
- Debtors clerk
- Payroll officer
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Skill recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises skills and knowledge gained through previous study, work experience, volunteering, or life experience. If your existing skills and knowledge meet the requirements of a unit of competency, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your qualification. If you would like to apply for RPL, please indicate this when completing your enrolment form. For more information, please contact CDU TAFE Student Services on 08 8946 7111, or email TAFE@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
If you have completed the same, or an equivalent, unit through another Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for a credit transfer. To apply, submit a completed Application for Credit Transfer Form and supporting documentation. Applications are encouraged at the time of enrolment. There is no fee for credit transfer applications.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
If you completed a VET qualification at Certificate IV level or above and later enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your degree.
The table below shows the maximum credit available based on your completed qualification.
Completed Qualification | HE | VET | Bachelor Degree | Maximum Credit Available |
Certificate IV | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Certificate IV | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 40 credit points | |
Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 80 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Advanced Diploma | * | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points |
Associate Degree | * | 3 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
Associate Degree | * | 4 year Bachelor award | up to 160 credit points | |
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline. | ||||
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to further study, including FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting. | ||||
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Course Structure To achieve FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, a total of 13 units of competency must be completed comprising 10 core and 3 elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below. The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 580 - 675.
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2027 Fees
Eligible domestic students who are NT residents may be able to study this course with Northern Territory Government support. Places are limited, so apply early. Read the eligibility requirements to check if you-re eligible. |
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type. For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments. | |
| Fee Exemptions | Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only. At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment. If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG's Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption. |
| International Full Fees | The annual tuition fee for commencing student visa holders in 2027 is AUD $8,710.00. |
General Description Availability:Applications for 2027 are now open. This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the accounting and bookkeeping industry, including business activity statement (BAS) agents and contract bookkeepers; and of 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. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations 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.
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Course Information Flyer(s) FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - Traineeship - 2027 | ||||||||||||
Accreditation This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the FNS Financial Services Training Package. | ||||||||||||
Locations and Study Mode Locations: Danala - Education and Community Precinct, Online | ||||||||||||
Entry Requirements Domestic | To ensure you have the skills and support needed to study this course, all applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation. Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, the preferred pathway is:
Required Resources Students can access assessments and learning resources at any time through CDU's online learning platform, Learnline. Before getting started, make sure your computer meets the required system requirements. Students will be required to purchase set textbooks. A complete booklist detailing the required textbooks and where they can be purchased will be provided prior to enrolment. | |||||||||||
Duration Estimated completion time: 0.5 year/s | |
This course can typically be completed within 6 to 18 months. * The actual duration may vary depending on where and how you study, the units you choose, and the time needed to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge. | |
Career Opportunities After completing this course, you may be able to work in roles such as:
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Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to further study, including FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting.
Fees
2027 Fees
| Fee Type | 2027 Course Fees |
| NT Government supported* | $2,291.00 - $2,666.25 |
| Full Fee | $7,679.20 - $8,937.00 |
Eligible domestic students who are NT residents may be able to study this course with Northern Territory Government support. Places are limited, so apply early.
Read the eligibility requirements to check if you-re eligible.
Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.
For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.
Fee exemptions
Exemptions apply to TAFE tuition fees for NTG supported courses only.
At the time of enrolment, students in these categories will be exempt from paying tuition fees:
- Hold a current Centrelink Concession or Healthcare card
- Hold a Veteran's Healthcare card
- Enrolled Secondary Students
- Hold a permanent resident visa with Refugee or Humanitarian status
Certified copy of the evidence must be provided at the time of enrolment.
If your course is delivered in a location that is listed on the NTG's Location Categories for VET Funded Programs, with remote as the location category you may be eligible for the Remote 2 Location tuition fee exemption.
International tuition Fees
The annual tuition fee for commencing student visa holders in 2027 is AUD $8,710.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
International VET Package
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Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience. Whether you're a high school student or a working professional, we've got the courses and qualifications you want plus the support and flexibility you need to succeed.
- Learn from expert lecturers and industry professionals
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning to qualify faster
Why study at CDU?
Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.
- Access to first-class facilities
- Recognition of prior learning accepted
- Packages into higher education available for most courses
What will I study?
To achieve FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, a total of 13 units of competency must be completed comprising 10 core and 3 elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
Course structure
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 | |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To ensure you have the skills and support needed to study this course, all applicants are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation.
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 students need to demonstrate the required appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to undertake a qualification at this level.
Required Resources
Students can access assessments and learning resources at any time through CDU's online learning platform, Learnline. Before getting started, make sure your computer meets the required system requirements.
Students will be required to purchase set textbooks. A complete booklist detailing the required textbooks and where they can be purchased will be provided prior to enrolment.
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Course details
Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the FNS Financial Services Training Package.
Location and study mode
Locations: Danala - Education and Community Precinct, Online
Study Mode: On campus, online, both
Note:
Delivery at individuals locations is subject to demand. Additional locations and/or study modes may become available pending sufficient demand.
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How to apply for international students
Applications to CDU must be submitted online.
The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.
Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.
There is no application fee when you apply online.
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