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2 At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people across Australia. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online education creating Australia s leader in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? Freedom study where you want, when you want Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for online learning Our trainers and assessors are industry professionals with experience in supporting online students Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way Our virtual campus OpenSpace provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and assessors, and students Many of our courses are nationally recognised and meet professional licensing or registration requirements. Studying online through Open Colleges was very easy to follow and OpenSpace was easy to use to submit assessments and view my grades. It allowed me to study in my own time in the evenings with no distractions. The trainers of Open Colleges were always there to help me with any questions I had. They played a huge part in my success in finishing this course. Kylie Kimlin, Open Colleges student

3 of accounting and f inance FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping Give yourself the tools you need to become a bookkeeper COURSE DETAILS Course number E1083 The Certificate IV in Bookkeeping is the pathway to achieving your career goals whether you are a small business owner, want to become a self-employed bookkeeper, and/or a bookkeeper within an established business. This course is ideal if you want to land your first job in this rewarding industry or simply want to hone your skillset. Designed in consultation with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers this qualification includes the requirements set out by The Tax Practitioners Board for registering as a Business Activity Statements (BAS) agent. It would be suitable for you if you are aiming to formalise your current skills or expand your career opportunities. Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification Level Nationally recognised Awarded by Extra benefits Online Maximum 24 months Multiple choice questions, short-answer questions, written reports, case studies, oral questions, projects. Certificate IV Yes Open Colleges 24-month ICB membership, 12-month AAT Australia and IPA memberships, access to live webinars, and cloud computing. Strong industry connections Open Colleges has established close partnerships and regular opportunities for you to engage with industry bodies via newsletters, conferences and regular industry driven webinars with: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), Association for Accounting Technicians (AAT) and Institute of Public Accountants. POTENTIAL JOBS > Employee bookkeeper > BAS agent > Accounts clerks > Sub-contracting bookkeeper > Payroll officer > General accounts assistant.

4 FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1083 How is the course delivered? This course is delivered online. What is online learning? OpenSpace is Open Colleges online campus. Through OpenSpace you will: > access your learning materials and assessments > undertake assessments or upload assessments > engage and interact with your trainer > participate in student forums and find a study buddy > access your assessment grades and feedback > access student support services > gain access to the Gale Library. What learning materials are included with this course? Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include: > workbooks > learning activities > web resources and rich media content > course forums > quizzes > Contextualised Learner Guides > Simulated Organisational Policy and Procedure > Additional Resources How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake: > multiple choice questions > short-answer questions > projects > written reports > case studies > oral questions. Please be advised that for units: > FNSBKG404 Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks > FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system In keeping with the Tax Practitioners Board s (TBP s) requirement where at least 40% of assessment must be completed under independent supervision, you will be required to organise exam inviligators meetings Open Colleges specified criteria. What about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL Application Kit for this course. The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an enrolment consultant to discuss your RPL options. New educational requirements New educational requirements have now been implemented for Business Activity Statements (BAS) agent applications. To register or renew your registration as a BAS agent from this date, you will need to have completed: > at least a Certificate IV in Accounting or Certificate IV in Bookkeeping; and > a formal approved course in GST/BAS which includes both BAS/Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) and payroll components. This Certificate IV in Bookkeeper meets these new educational requirements. If you are seeking BAS agent registration, check the current registration requirements with the TPB at

5 FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping What is the duration of the course? The maximum duration for the course is 24 months. To complete the course in this timeframe, we recommend that you study a minimum of 6 hours per week. This is a guide only the time taken to complete your course will depend on your level of skill and knowledge. What are the entry requirements for the course? Education Requirements There are no formal education entry requirements for this qualification. Minimum Age Requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. English Language Requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks and textbooks, undertake a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities and engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 12 level. If you have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, you can demonstrate equivalency in one of the following: > Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or > 3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication. Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy section of this website for more information on tools, resources and support services provided by Open Colleges. Hardware and software requirements: All users: > Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent > Microsoft Excel 2010 or equivalent is required for units such as BSBITU402, FNSACC402 and FNSACC502 > Broadband internet connection > 2GB of RAM > CD-ROM or DVD drive > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent > Printer and associated software > Scanner and associated software > File compression software. Windows users: > Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended) > 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Mac OS users: > Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended) > 1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Skill Requirements: To successfully complete this course, you will require basic computing skills. This includes: > Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents > Accessing and searching the internet > Downloading and saving documents from websites > Uploading documents through websites > Participating in online discussions > Compressing image files. > Creating financial spreadsheets and budgeting tools using excel or equivalent > Downloading and using Accounting Software such as MYOB, which will be provided as part of the course Audio-visual requirements You will need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet. Physical requirements You will be required to operate office equipment and resources including telephone, photocopier, scanner and printer.

6 FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping What support services are available? During your studies with Open Colleges, you will have access to a comprehensive range of support services. These include: Academic support Your experienced trainers/assessors are available in OpenSpace to answer any questions you may have regarding the learning materials or assessments. Your trainer can also provide you with advice and support regarding the overall course. Student support The student support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification. You can access the student support team in OpenSpace or by or phone. Learning support The learning support team is a dedicated team of specialists that provide you with a comprehensive induction to studying with Open Colleges as well as specific support if you encounter learning difficulties during your studies. Learning support resources, such as writing guides, are available in OpenSpace. You can access the learning support team via your trainer or the student support team. Peer support As a student of Open Colleges you can also access our study buddy system. This enables you to connect with other Open Colleges students studying your course that live near you. Students find this is a great way to keep motivated and build lasting friendships and networks. What will I obtain on completion of the course? Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping awarded by Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider Number 90796). If you complete the optional MYOB elective, you will also receive the Open Colleges Professional Certificate in MYOB. Professional accreditation This course also includes a 12 month student membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, the Association of Accounting Technicians and the Institute of Public Accountants. Articulation pathways Successful completion of the FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping provides partial articulation into the FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting. Contact us for more details What funding support options exist? Austudy/Abstudy This course is Austudy/Abstudy approved, but you will need to apply directly to Centrelink for information on eligibility. Other courses you may be interested in > FNS50215 Diploma of Accounting > FNS60215 Advanced Diploma of Accounting. More information? The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more detailed information on the support services available to students. We recommend that you read the Student Handbook prior to enrolling with us.

7 FNS40215 Certificate IV in Bookkeeping Study periods and units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to Study Period 1, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you ll be given access to the next study period. Order of studies Modules Code Unit title Study Period 1 Foundations of Bookkeeping FNSACC301 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports Study Period 2 Prepare ledgers and financial reports FNSACC302 BSBFIA401 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers Prepare financial reports Study Period 3 Computerised accounting systems FNSACC406 BSBSMB412 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system Introduce cloud computing into operations Study Period 4 Establish and maintain payroll FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system*^ Study Period 5 Carry out business and instalment activity statement tasks FNSBKG404 Carry out business activity and instalment activity statement tasks* Study Period 6 Working in the financial services industry and implementing policy and procedures FNSINC401 FNSBKG401 Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry Develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to bookkeeping activities Study Period 7 Design and produce business documents BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents FNSACC402 Prepare operational budgets Study Period 8 Prepare and manage budgets BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets FNSACC503 Manage budgets and forecasts * Note: this is a required unit for BAS registration ^The assessments for the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB) BAS Agent skill set units, FNSBKG405 Establish and maintain a payroll system require 40% of the unit to be independently supervised. Individual students are responsible for organising an invigilator by an independent supervisor. For full course competency details visit

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