The Certificate iv in accounting and bookkeeping demonstrates job roles within the economic professional services field and related positions in other market sectors. Somebody doing work in this part will apply strategies too often complex problems, and analyse information and facts from diverse sources. The person will use the initiative to plan and synchronise their function and give guidelines for others.

You should give a scope of proof to help your assessor to settle on a choice about your fitness. The sorts of proof you might be approached to give can incorporate;

• ID
• Resume
• Current employment contracts
• Letters of reference from licensed tradesmen you have worked with.
• Videos or photos of your work.
• Evidence of overseas qualifications.
• Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
• Letter of Employment
• Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
• Apprenticeship papers.
• Financial reports
• Audit documents
• Budget documents
• Tax documentation
• Transactions and intermit reports

For a student, it is crucial to know the occupation he/she will eligible once finish a qualification successfully. If you complete this qualification, you will able to work with this role.

• Chartered Management Accountant
• Chartered Public Finance Accountant
• Company Secretary
• External Auditor
• Forensic Accountant
• Stockbroker

Total number of units of competency = 13 

8 core units  plus 5 elective units 

The elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid industry-supported vocational outcome, and are to be chosen as follows:

• all 5 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
• up to 2 units may be from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in any currently endorsed training package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

Core Units 

BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports

BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations

FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

FNSACC408 Work effectively in the accounting and bookkeeping industry

FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system

FNSTPB401 Complete business activity and instalment activity statements ¹

FNSTPB402 Establish and maintain payroll systems¹

Elective Units 

BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBCUS403 Implement customer service standards

BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents

BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets

BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB402 Plan small business finances

BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWRT301 Write simple documents

FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations

FNSACC405 Maintain inventory records

FNSACC407 Produce job costing information

FNSACC411 Process business tax requirements

FNSACC412 Prepare operational budgets

FNSACC413 Make decisions in a legal context

FNSACC414 Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities

FNSACM401 Evaluate and authorise payment requests

FNSORG505 Prepare financial reports to meet statutory requirements

FNSORG506 Prepare financial forecasts and projections

FNSPAY501 Process salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances in payroll

FNSPAY502 Process superannuation payments in payroll

FNSPAY503 Process complex employee terminations in payroll

FNSPAY504 Interpret and apply knowledge of industrial regulations relevant to payroll

FNSPAY505 Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

¹ Unit required for the FNSSS00004 BAS Agent Registration Skill Set.