AAT Qualified Bookkeepers Pathway
Upskill and become a qualified Bookkeeper
Start with bookkeeping fundamentals and work your way through sections on employment law, cashflow management, financial statements and how best to keep a general ledger. Utilise The Career Academy’s partnership with MYOB and Xero to get access to the most up-to-date accounting software and discover the steps that make up the accounting cycle. Earn an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) bookkeeping qualification and undertake a competence assessment to attain professional AAT Qualified Bookkeeper status. Enrol now to map out a future that suits you.
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Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.
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Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.
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CAREER BENEFITS
- Discover the key terms used when dealing with GST
- Gain access to the Master Bookkeepers Guide
- Get six months free access to MYOB and access to the Official Xero Advisor Certification
- Receive student membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association (NZQBA) on enrolment and then get upgraded to Qualified Membership on completion valued at $588
- Gain AAT Qualified Bookkeeper status on completion
COURSE CONTENTS
The AAT Qualified Bookkeepers Pathway comprises the following 15 Modules;
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal
- General Ledger & the Trial Balance
- Depreciation
- Adjusting Entries
- Financial Statements
- Understanding GST
- Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
- Fringe Benefit Tax
- Fundamentals of Income Tax
- Accounting with MYOB AccountRight
- Accounting with Xero
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Bookkeeping using Microsoft Excel
- AAT Assessment of Competence
Gain AAT Qualified Bookkeeper Status and Receivea FREE Qualified Membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeeper Association
Upon completion of this course, you’ll become an AAT Qualified Bookkeeper and also get a free 12-month membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association (NZQBA).
This will enhance your professional status, provide you with ongoing training and support material, as well as letting you join a huge community of likeminded bookkeepers. Plus, you’ll advance your career through the use of hundreds of essential resources. Help your CV get noticed by employers or get new clients.


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We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Receive unlimited tutor support
Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate
Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

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There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and following the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors – call 0800 342 829 or email them at info@careeracademy.co.nz
This course costs $1,250.00 + GST or only $25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
Yes, you can apply for RPL for this if you already hold other accounting qualifications or have other accounting experience.
This course takes approximately 140 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.
Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as an Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Office Administrator, Financial Controller or Payroll Administrator.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
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Absolutely! You’ve got a 8 day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee*.
Yes. However, we recommend you connect with a mentor from a company or an experienced bookkeeper before starting your own bookkeeping business. Your bookkeeping business will also increase the likelihood of success if you start your journey by enrolling in The Career Academy AAT Qualified Bookkeepers Pathway.