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Course Summary

Certificate IV in Accounting (FNS40611)

(Domestic Students)


This qualification will be a great boost to your CV as almost all businesses could benefit from someone with the skills this course provides. After you have successfully completed this course you can continue for another 6 months to complete the Diploma of Accounting which creates a pathway to University if desired.

This qualification covers the skills to contribute to the financial operation of business or organisations. The areas covered include keeping financial records both manually and using a computer accounting system, operating a payroll system, preparing BAS and IAS returns, managing assets, awareness of legal issues that affect business and budgeting.

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Program

Information :

Course commences Tuesday 10th July, 2012.
Orientation is Monday 9th July, 9.00am-12.00pm. Lecture Theatre Maroochydore Campus.

Course timetable Monday to Fridays mostly 9.00am - 3.00pm.

 
Career Prospects :

This qualification satisfies requirements for entry into the Diploma of Accounting. Employment in a range of businesses undertaking duties such as completing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other tax returns, operational reporting, budget preparation, supervision of computer-based systems, management of small offices. 
Entry Requirement :

You must have successfully completed year 10 (or equivalent), turned 16 or have relevant experience and/or qualifications that indicate likely success in completing the course.

 
Assessment Information :

Students may be assessed via various modes including; assignments, tests, oral questioning, observation and third party reports. Assessment is competency based and requires the completion of all projects and assignments, written and/or practical, as set out within study guides or workbooks.
 
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Delivery Packages

Delivery Package :

 

 Course Code :

FNS40611 
Full Cost : $1800  Course Capacity :

20 places
Cost Details : $12 to be paid at time of enrolment for student ID card. 
Commences :

February and July

Location :

Maroochydore Campus
170 Horton Parade, Maroochydore
[Google Map]

Full-time Duration : 6 Months  Part-time Duration :   
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Enrolment Information

How to Enrol :  

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Related Documents

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Timetables

 FNS40610_Cert4Accounting_2012_Timetable.pdf

Other Documents (eg. Flyers, Brochures, Booklists, Other Requirements)

 FNS40611 Cert IV Accounting S22012 Booklist.pdf
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Units

FNSACC403A

Make decision in legal context

FNSBKG404A

Business/instalment activity

FNSBKG405A

Establish & maintain payroll system

FNSINC401A

Apply profess practice-finance

BSBFIA401A

Prepare financial reports

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

BSBOHS201A

Participate in OHS processes

BSBITU402A

Develop and use complex spread sheets

FNSACC301A

Process financial transactions

FNSACC302A

Administer subsidiary accounts

FNSACC405A

Maintain inventory records

FNSACC406A

Computerised accounting system

FNSACC404A

Prepare financial statements

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Additional Information

Austudy Austudy provides financial help if you are aged 25 years or more and studying or undertaking an Australian study full-time, you will need contact Centre link Customer Service on 132490.
Skills Recognition Skills recognition benefits students by recognising skills and knowledge gained from previous studies, informal training or experiences gained at work and in everyday life. Skills Recognition may include one or more of the following processes:
  • Internal Credit (for competencies already achieved in TAFE)
  • External Credit (for achievement of equivalent competencies outside TAFE). If you have received a pass result in the same unit from another organisation and it is part of the program you are enrolling in, you will get unit credits at no charge.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning assessment; formally recognising that you have acquired relevant skills and knowledge as a result of work experience, life experience or previous informal training education (be initiated by written application). For more information please contact our Skills Recognition Officer on 5457 1000 or email - rpl.scit@det.qld.gov.au
Further Study :

Sunshine Coast TAFE offers an articulation pathway to a Diploma of Accounting FNS50204. (Domestic students only).
 
Information Current : 16/05/2012
Selection of Core and Electives Competencies are offered at Institute's Discretion. This course may include some competencies in excess of qualification requirements, programs are designed to meet industry needs. All program information and approximate course costs are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change at any time without prior notification.

To be eligible to access Government funded training you must have a Queensland residential address. Advertised fee structures apply to QLD residents only. If a resident resides outside of QLD Commercial/Fee for Service Fees will apply. Please check at time of enrolment for current details.
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