Group 314 - Management Support Services

COURSE OUTLINE

FNS40211 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

Aim	This qualification is designed to reflect the job roles of contract bookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. A Business Activity Statement (BAS) service is a tax agent service that includes, but is not limited to, the following: Preparing or lodging an approved form about a taxpayer's liabilities, obligations or entitlements under a BAS provision; Giving a taxpayer advice about a BAS provision that the taxpayer can reasonably be expected to rely upon to satisfy their taxation obligations; or Dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to a BAS provision. Persons providing a BAS service must be registered by the Tax Practitioner's Board and this qualification is currently cited as meeting the educational requirements for registration. Other conditions apply including a designated period of experience. Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check current registration requirements with the Board as this is regularly reviewed.
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Units of Competence	Module 1 - Core Units (General) FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents Module 2 - Core Units (Bookkeeping) BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports FNSBKG401A Develop and implement policies and practices relevant to bookkeeping activities FNSBKG402A Establish and maintain a Cash Accounting System FNSBKG403A Establish and maintain an Accrual Accounting System FNSBKG404A Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Activity Statement tasks FNSBKG405A Establish and maintain a payroll system Elective Units (4) BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards BSBFRA301B Work within a franchise BSBFRA403B Manage relationship with franchisor BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development BSBWRT301A Write simple documents FNSACC302A Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers FNSACC303A Perform financial calculations FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities FNSACC405A Maintain inventory records FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Note: 4 electives can be selected from the list above, or from other Certificate IV / Diploma qualifications from the Financial Services or another Training Package. No more than 2 electives may be selected from Certificate III qualifications in the Financial Services or another Training Package. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Selected electives must not be duplicates. The standard Group 314 program includes those electives marked with '**'.
Electives Guidance	These elective combinations are suggested for particular roles: Contract Bookkeeper BSBCUS301A Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBCUS403A Implement customer service standards FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development Small Bookkeeping Business Owner BSBSMB405A Monitor and manage small business operations BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development Permanent Paid Bookkeeper - working for an enterprise BSBCUS403A Implement customer service standards BSBWOR501A Manage personal work priorities and professional development FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Franchise Bookkeeper BSBFRA301B Work within a franchise BSBFRA403B Manage relationship with franchisor FNSACC404A Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities FNSACC406A Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
Associated Programs	Diploma of Accounting This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries. Many of the competencies in the bookkeeping qualification are common with this one. Group 314 does not have this qualification on scope and therefore can't issue it. Certificate IV in Training & Assessment Anyone completing the bookkeeping qualification may be interested in also completing the training and assessment qualification. This provides the necessary qualifications to be considered as a trainer/assessor in bookkeeping. Certificate IV in Frontline Management This qualification has a number of common factors with the bookkeeping qualification. Some Recognition of Prior Learning would be available.
Learning	There are flexible learning opportunities available, learning methods can include: • Work-based • Distance • Coaching & mentoring • Webinars (E-Learning)
Duration	If the program is conducted as assessment only then timings will likely be much shorter than detailed below. These timings are indicative only and should be used as guidance only. • Module 1 - approximately 9 weeks (340 hours) • Module 2 - approximately 2 weeks (80 hours) • Module 3 - approximately 2 weeks (80 hours)
Documents Provided	The documents required for this program are: Facilitator Guide – to provide guidance to facilitators. Registration – completed prior to commencing the program, contains instructions to participants. Learner guide - A learner guide is provided to direct participants through the learning and assessment process Assessment Tool – used to record the assessment process and summarise evidence. Assessment Tasks – One (1) per module. Three (3) in total. QuickBooks for Dummies - This guide is for those participants using QuickBooks (trial software provided upon request). Australian Bookkeepers Network Knowledge Base – 3 months free membership to access the Bookkeepers Knowledge Base. Evaluation Questionnaire – completed at the conclusion of the program. Accounting Software - Participants will require accounting software, a suitable product is available upon request.
IT Requirements	Computers and appropriate technology Accounting software such as QuickBooks and/or MYOB Programs for document production and management Personal planner Workplace documents, policies and procedures mail and Internet connection
Assessment	Candidates are required to provide adequate evidence of competency; this must include the completion of assessment tasks in the provided Assessment Tool – or equivalent. Detailed information regarding the assessment process is located in the ‘Instructions to Participants’ and the ‘Assessment Tool’. Candidates are required to complete a minimum of one (1) assessment task per month using the Assessment Tool provided. The Assessment Tool must be submitted by COB on the last business day of the month for review. Incomplete tasks will be returned to the candidate for completion. Your assessor will respond with comments and/or further instructions.
Max Course Size	This program is normally conducted by individuals with an allocated facilitator.
Supervision Ratio	1:1
Safety	The inherent risks associated with this program are low, where the program is conducted within a class-room environment, facilitators are to ensure site emergency procedures are known by all participants.
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