Certificate in Accounting
Upskill & Open Doorways to Progress Your Accounting Career
Learn accounting and take yourself to the places you want to go. Basic accounting skills are valued across a wide range of professions, and learning how to use Xero and MYOB effectively could be the first step towards the career you want. This professional Certificate in Accounting will enable you to grasp the basics of accounting, cashflow management, income tax, GST, payroll and financial statements. Gain a Professional Accounting Certification. Enrol today to get a Certificate in Accounting that employers will recognise.
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Course Duration
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
- Increase your competence and skills in practical accounting
- Learn to manage business accounts
- Grasp the basics of income tax, GST, payroll and more
- Add your learning across up-to-date accounting software to your CV
- Obtain access to official Xero advisor certification & MYOB for six months
- Attain a certificate accredited by the IAAP and ICOES
COURSE CONTENTS
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal
- General Ledger and the Trial Balance
- Depreciation
- Adjusting Entries
- Financial Statements
- Understanding GST
- Fundamentals of Income Tax
- Accounting with Xero
- Accounting with MYOB
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Accounting using Microsoft Excel
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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- Pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
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Get access to the CCH Practical Accounting Guide valued at $126!
This practical guide covers a range of Accounting, Bookkeeping and taxation issues that Accountants need to be aware of when dealing with their business or clients. You’ll get instant access to this eBook once you enrol, plus many more free eBooks to help you study.

Why The Career Academy?
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 $995 + GST or only $25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.
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.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.
Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to find out about potential career outcomes and see where our courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). 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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