Introduction to Accounting
Because balance is key
What is accounting? The fundamentals of accounting are valuable basic skills for anyone who runs a business, for employees who want to present a formidable resume, or for those who want to learn how to do accounting as a building block for personal financial balance. When you learn basic business accounting, you grow your knowledge of bookkeeping, invoicing, and payment systems. The Career Academy Level 3 accounting course allows you to learn accounting online while you work, so you can keep paying your bills while you upskill. Enrol now towards achieving a work/life balance that adds up.
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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
- Understand business structures & types
- Discover how to define transactions
- Get an Introduction to Accounting course certificate to add to your CV
- Reduce fees as you manage your own business accounts
- Gain skills that are useful across a broad range of sectors
- We are accredited by the International Association of Accounting Professionals
- Use your certificate to show employers you mean business
COURSE CONTENTS
The Introduction to Accounting comprises the following 7 modules;
- Business Types and Structures
- What is Accounting?
- Transactions and Definitions
- Accounts and Definitions
- Accounting for Transactions
- Accounts and Financial Statements
- Introduction to GST
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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 $395.00 + 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 15 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.
This course is at The Career Academy Level 3. This is a basic course designed to cover the fundamentals of accounting.
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*.
If you are a beginner, this accounting course is the perfect introduction. You’ll learn the accounting basics and gain an introductory certificate recognised by employers. You could also save money on accounting fees by learning to manage your own business accounts.