Accounts Administration Certificate III FNS30317

Subject Choices

offered under the Certificate III in Accounts Administration

Please note that subjects and specific units of competency on offer will vary and may change during your enrolment

Elective subjects may apply and will be determined during the induction process

• Perform Financial Calculations

  Financial calculations are part of every day life in a financial institution. The Subject covers a wide variety of routine calculations such as depreciation, GST and interest rates required in many finance roles. It also covers methods for checking calculation outcomes, software and online tools, and strategies for the detection of errors.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
• Practical Word Processing

  In this introduction to word processing you will learn/develop key word processing skills that will allow you to create, style and prepare business documents. You will gain the experience to move and add text and using formatting techniques through practical activities. You will use Microsoft Word to prepare required documents using specific word processing features.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBITU306 Design and produce business documents
• Paying Business Bills with MYOB

  This subject examines how to process payments such as supplier bills and provides an overview of how computerised accounting software can be used to record and process payments. This subject looks at the basic payment functions of MYOB. This subject is practical in nature and requires practical activities undertaken using accounting software using trial versions.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACM303 Process payment documentation
• Write Business Letters

  Learn to develop a good writing style for creating standard business documents such as basic letters, invoices, memos, messages and emails. You will also get tips on reviewing, proofreading and editing documents, as well as how to safely save and store them. Practical activities ensure that you have the necessary skills to organise information, communicate with work colleagues and write clearly.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBWRT301 Write simple documents
• Issuing Customer Invoices with MYOB

  Learn the skills and knowledge required to correctly allocate payments, reconcile accounts and maintain customer details. This accounts clerical subject looks at the issuing of invoices and the receipting of payments using the MYOB trial version. Students will also learn how to interpret a trade debtors report.
  This subject is practical in nature and requires practical activities undertaken using accounting software on trial software versions.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACM301 Administer financial accounts
• Mid Course Survey

  • Unit(s):
  • MID-SURVEY Mid Course Survey
• Bank Reconciliation with MYOB

  Bank reconciliation requires the skills to receive, identify and record receipts and match receipts to invoices. This subject looks at Bank Reconciliation using accounting software using MYOB. Learners will identify the steps to be followed and how to action discrepancies.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACM302 Prepare, match and process receipts
• MYOB - Computerised Accounting

  This subject builds on earlier subjects to develop the learners computerised accounting skills. Learners will be required to process accounts payable and receivable; process adjustments; maintain subsidiary ledgers by correct payment and receipt allocation; and prepare reports. Key support tasks like actioning bad debts is also a key part of this subject. MYOB is the chosen software accounting program for this subject.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACC304 Conduct business activities using a computerised accounting system
  • FNSACC312 Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers
• Accounting - Step by Step

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• Practical Spreadsheets

  In this introductory subject, learn the fundamentals of working with excel, working with tables and formulas. Content also covers ways to design spreadsheets to improve the layout of information, as well as how to create graphs or charts. You will be amazed at the potential excel offers you to improve work processes and manage data.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBITU314 Design and produce spreadsheets
• Working in the Accounting Industry

  All roles in the accounting industry require specific skills to correctly interpret and apply both industry and organisation procedures, guidelines and policies. This Subject will expose you to professional and ethical standards you’ll need to be successful in your accounts role with cover the impact of the Privacy Act and relevant codes of practice. It also reflects the team work skills essential to all roles in the sector.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSINC301 Work effectively in the financial services industry