Course Overview
This qualification is designed with your future in mind, offering more than just an education – it is a direct pathway to the financial services sector.
Whether you are entering the field or advancing your career, AIM has a proven track record of helping thousands of professionals achieve their career goals by equipping them with the job-ready, transferrable skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace. These versatile skills can be applied across a range of industries, ensuring long-term career flexibility and growth.
Recognised by key industry bodies such as the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), this certification not only meets the requirements to register as a BAS agent but also enhances your credibility and employability in the accounting and bookkeeping profession.
With a strong focus on practical application, you will graduate with the confidence to prepare financial reports, lodge BAS statements, and manage payroll, all while mastering industry-standard software like Xero.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, this course also serves as a stepping stone to financial independence, providing both the practical expertise and legal knowledge needed to manage your own business operations and excel in your career.
Who's It For?
- Individuals who want to start a career as accountants, bookkeepers, or payroll officers
- Small business owners who want to run their own financial records, manage budgets and ensure compliance with legal and tax obligations
- Individuals wanting to formalise their qualifications working in finance or administration roles to enhance their career prospects or take on additional responsibilities
- Professionals from other fields looking to transition into the accounting and finance sector, this course serves as a great entry point without needing a full degree
- Those who want to become registered Business Activity Statement (BAS) agents in Australia
- A great pathway to further studies, such as Diploma of Accounting
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Bookkeeper
- BAS Agent
- Accounts Officer
- Payroll officer
- Accounts Assistant
- Financial Clerk
- Assistant Accountant
- Accounts Payables and Receivables Officer
- Financial Data Entry Officer
- Assistant Financial Controller
- Tax Agent’s Assistant
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 12-18 months
Delivery
Online with Virtual Delivery and Assessment Workshops:
AIM provides a self-paced online study approach for VET qualifications. To help you stay on track all participants in AIM courses are provided with an individual training plan.
Students will use the myAIM learning platform to provide interactive learning content, support forums, and access to live virtually delivered seminars, drop-in coaching sessions, and assessment workshops, all completely online. Further support is available from assigned trainers via email and by appointment.
Additional information about the study materials, course duration, and support are provided to new students via online orientation sessions.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for enrolment at AIM into FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping you must:
- Have a minimum of two years equivalent full-time workplace experience
- Be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
- Be technologically literate and have access to the Microsoft Office suite or equivalent
- Have continuous internet access
- Have access to a workplace
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (you can receive a USI or check if you already have one by visiting www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi)
- Have the ability to read and write English and display numeracy skills to at least Year 10 level.
Recognition Of Prior Learning
- Recognition of skills and knowledge gained through previous studies, work, and life experiences may be used to award competency for Units of Competency within this qualification
Assessment
Within the AIM assessment model, competency is demonstrated through answering knowledge questions and completing workplace-based practical assessment tasks.
These tasks may include the need to utilise workplace-based activities involving others or participation in role plays, which will need to be videoed and submitted as part of the assessment evidence.
You may be expected to source and research additional materials as part of your study.
Pathways
Completion of the FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping gives you the opportunity to explore further qualification opportunities such as the:
- FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting
- BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Subjects
About Australian Institute of Management
The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) empowers individuals and organisations to adapt and thrive in the face of relentless change.
Since 1941, AIM has supported Australia’s workforce through the provision of innovative and industry-focused education solutions. Our portfolio of short courses, qualifications, and higher education is constantly evolving to ensure we are best positioned to support our customers.
Commitment and dedication to the advancement of Australia’s workforce is at the core of AIM and defines our organisational values.
Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited (ABN 40 009 668 553); RTO code 0049 (AIMET); Ground floor, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000. AIMET is a registered Higher Education Provider listed on the national register, Provider ID: PRV12071, and an approved FEE-HELP provider.
