Accounts Administration Certificate III FNS30317

Subject Choices

offered under the Certificate III in Accounts Administration

one elective to be selected

• Intro to Accounts Software

  This subject provides an overview of how business equipment and computerised accounting software can be used to record and process data. This subject looks at the basic functions of either MYOB or XERO using trial versions. A key aspect of this course is for students to show that they can use online help to resolve problems and find information. Online access is required for this subject. This subject is practical in nature and requires practical activities undertaken using accounting software.

  • Unit(s):
  • BSBWOR204 Use business technology
• Perform Calculations

  Perform Calculations covers a wide variety of financial calculations such as depreciation, GST and interest rates that needed in many industry roles. It also covers methods for checking calculation outcomes, use of online tools, and tips of detecting errors. This subject also introduces spreadsheets as a means of conducting repeated calculations.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACC313 Perform financial calculations
• Paying Business Bills

  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 either MYOB or XERO. This subject is practical in nature and requires practical activities undertaken using accounting software on trial software versions.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACM303 Process payment documentation
• Business Writing Basics

  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
• Word Processing - An Introduction

  In this introduction to word processing you will learn and develop key word processing skills that will allow you to create, style and prepare business documents. You will develop 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
• Administer Customer Invoices

  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 either MYOB or XERO trial versions. 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
• 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. XERO or MYOB are supported.

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

  This subject teaches double entry accounting so that learners have the skills and knowledge required to prepare journal entries, post journal entries to ledgers, prepare banking and reconcile financial receipts, and extract a trial balance and interim reports. The subject looks at the manual accounting steps involved and also how accounting packages process general journals.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACC311 Process financial transactions and extract interim reports
• Technology and Compliance in Finance

  All roles in the financial services sector require skills to correctly interpret and apply industry and organisation procedures, guidelines and policies. Professional and ethical standards as well as the application of practices relating to sustainability and the efficient use or workplace technology also have a significant role to play.

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

  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 with the option of using XERO or MYOB. Learners will identify the steps to be followed and how to action discrepancies.

  • Unit(s):
  • FNSACM302 Prepare, match and process receipts
• Spreadsheets - An Introduction (E)

  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