Course Information

Qualification Code: FNS40222

This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including 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, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

Course Duration

Domestic – 52 weeks (40 weeks of classes + 12 weeks of holidays).

Attendance

Domestic - 2.5 days per week.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• Be 18 years of age or over or completed Year 12 (or equivalent)
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Computer literacy and skills
• Some exposure to accounting is beneficial

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.

Course Structure

13 units (10 core units + 3 elective units).

Units of Competency

FNSACC321 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
FNSACC322 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
FNSACC426 Set up and operate computerised accounting systems
FNSACC421 Prepare financial reports
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents*
FNSTPB411 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements
FNSTPB412 Establish and maintain payroll systems
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment*
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
FNSACC418 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry
FNSACC323 Perform financial calculations*
FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

*Unit is an elective. All other units are core units of competency.

Employment Opportunities

• Accounts receivable and payable clerk
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll clerk
• General clerical assistant
• Trainee accountant
• Financial clerk

Further Study Pathways

Fees and Charges