This diploma-level pathway leads to IPA Certified Accounting Technician status and Graduate Membership to the Institute of Public Accountants.
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Courses are accredited by recognised organisations including ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Pathway leads to IPA Certified Accounting Technician status and Graduate Membership to IPA.
Unlimited support from industry expert tutors via phone and email during business hours throughout your learning journey.
Study 100% online whenever suits you with 18 months access and approximately 400 hours of learning content. No exams, ever.
Receive multiple free e-books including Foundations of NZ Taxation Law, NZ Practical Accounting Guide, NZ Master Bookkeepers Guide, GST A Practical Guide, and more.
Access the official Xero Advisor Certification and six months' access to MYOB through Career Academy's special partnerships with Xero and MYOB.
Upon enrolment, receive instant access to the Career Centre including job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips and interview preparation resources.
Connect with key industry bodies including AAT, MYOB, Xero, and the Qualified Bookkeepers Association. Access IPA's Knowledge Hub and exclusive networking events.
Additional certification issued alongside the course.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
After completing the Certificate in Bookkeeping and Diploma in Accounting with Xero, students complete the 10-module IPA Certificate Accounting Technician program to achieve IPA Certified Accounting Technician status. Offered through Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
Payment Plan – $29 per week. Price excludes GST.
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This course is designed for people working in or moving into bookkeeping and accounting support roles. No prior formal qualification is specified in the course data. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any literacy, numeracy, or experience requirements apply.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have 18 months of access to complete the course. The total learning content is approximately 400 hours. Because the course is self-paced, students can move faster or slower depending on their schedule.
There are no exams. Unlimited support from industry expert tutors is available by phone and email during business hours throughout the course.
This course does not include a work placement component. The practical focus is built into the course content itself, covering real-world accounting and bookkeeping tasks. Submit an enquiry if you have questions about applying your learning in a workplace setting.
This course is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and The Career Academy NZ is a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council. Completing the pathway leads to IPA Certified Accounting Technician status and Graduate Membership to the Institute of Public Accountants. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
This course covers the practical accounting and bookkeeping skills New Zealand employers look for. Students learn financial accounts, GST, payroll, taxation law, and accounting software across approximately 400 hours of learning content. The pathway is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and leads directly to IPA Certified Accounting Technician status.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is 100% online and self-paced, with 18 months of access. There are no exams. Tutor support from industry experts is available by phone and email during business hours throughout the course.
Students also gain access to Xero Advisor Certification and six months of MYOB software access through partnerships with both platforms. Included e-books cover NZ taxation law, practical accounting, bookkeeping, and GST, giving students ready-reference resources alongside the course material.
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