FNS40222
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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Course overview

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Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Full-time
Part-time

Study type

Online
Apprentices/Trainees

2026 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,010.00
Concession* $ 410.00
Commercial $ 7,635.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Build your career in Accounting, Bookkeeping and Finance.

Are you a number-cruncher looking to acquire bookkeeping skills to start work in the industry and become a registered member of one of the professional bookkeeping associations?

Throughout the course, you will develop your skills in preparing financial reports, processing financial transactions and extracting interim reports as well as setting up and operating a computerised accounting system. You will also learn how to perform financial calculations, design and produce spreadsheets, complete business activity and instalment activity statements, establish and maintain payroll systems and prepare budgets.

Successful completion of this qualification will prepare you for employment in the accounting industry as a BAS agent or contract bookkeeper, and/or roles performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a wide range of industries.

Are you a number-cruncher looking to acquire bookkeeping skills to start work in the industry and become a registered member of one of the professional bookkeeping associations?

Information Sessions

Campus	Date	Location	Times	Register
Online
Online	Tuesday, 28th Oct 2025	Online Information Session	12:30pm

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	2 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026	Full-time 18 hours of coursework each week. Fully online. Weekly Webinars, drop-in sessions and tutorials.	Online	Apply on Friday 7 November 2025, 12pm

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but will not cover the prescribed textbooks.

For this course, you will need to pay for textbooks (booklist with link to the publisher’s website, to be advised), or you may borrow the prescribed texts from a TasTAFE library (subject to availability).

You will be invoiced the full course fee at the time of enrolment. Refer to the link below for further information. Payment plans are also available.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

basic literacy and numeracy skills
interest in finance and computer applications
good attention to detail
good problem solving skills
ability to be self-directed
ability to follow instructions
excellent time management skills and good communication skills.
successful participation in this course requires students to have a range of skills, including participating effectively in interactions, clearly articulating information and using questioning and active listening to clarify understanding.

What you will need

You will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Office 365. If you do not have Office 365, all TasTAFE students can access this through the library webpage.

TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a FNS40222 - Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBTEC302	Design and produce spreadsheets
FNSACC321	Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322	Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC412	Prepare operational budgets
FNSACC414	Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities
FNSACC418	Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC421	Prepare financial reports
FNSACC426	Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
FNSTPB411	Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB412	Establish and maintain payroll systems

Elective units
BSBHRM416	Process payroll
FNSACC323	Perform financial calculations
FNSACC411	Process business tax requirements

Career opportunities

Accounts Assistant
Accounts Officer
Accounts Supervisor
Bookkeeper
Office Manager
Payroll Officer

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Accounts Assistant
Accounts Officer
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Bookkeeper
Office Manager
Payroll Officer

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FNS40222
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

FNS40222
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

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FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Course overview

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Study type

2026 Tuition fees

Information Sessions

Locations, dates & times

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Career opportunities

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Course overview (International)

CRICOS: 109981H

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Course Duration

Study Load

Tuition Fees

English Language Requirements

International Programs Course Guide

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FNS40222
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping