Master payroll processing, bookkeeping, and NZ tax in one pathway course, and earn an ICOES-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
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Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Tutors are qualified accounting and administration professionals passionate about student success.
Study completely online at your own pace, fitting learning around work, family, and daily life. Clear structure designed for beginners and return-to-study learners.
Receive 7 free e-books covering NZ taxation law, practical accounting, payroll administration, GST, bookkeeping, and credit management.
The course provides practical skills and qualifications to stand out in the job market, with career support services to help students achieve their career goals.
Stay connected with payroll professionals through exclusive networking events and industry forums. Keep updated with the latest payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices in New Zealand.
Becoming a Certified Accounting Technician includes IPA membership with access to free CPD/educational webinars, news, updates, networking with accountants, bookkeepers and tax agents, and access to IPA events.
This course has no exams, ever. Assessment is practical and designed to build real-world capability.
Additional certification issued alongside the course.
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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.
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The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
Payment Plan – $29 per week. Pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. 10-day money back guarantee.
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This course is designed for beginners and people returning to study, so no prior accounting or payroll experience is required. A basic level of computer literacy and written English is helpful. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current entry requirements before enrolling.
A flexible payment plan, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, is available with no deposit and no credit check. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have up to 18 months access to complete the course. The estimated study load is around 400 hours in total. Because study is self-paced, motivated learners who can dedicate regular time each week can finish sooner.
The course is 100% online and fully self-paced, so you study when it suits you. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours from qualified accounting and administration professionals. There are no live sessions you must attend.
No work placement is included in this course. Assessment is practical and applied throughout, building real-world capability without requiring placement hours. Submit an enquiry if you have questions about how the assessments work.
The course carries industry endorsement: the Certificate of Achievement 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 course also opens access to IPA membership benefits. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). The practical skills and credentials earned are genuinely valued by employers in payroll and accounts administration roles.
This course covers the core skills behind payroll and accounts administration in New Zealand. Students learn payroll processing, GST, NZ taxation law, bookkeeping, credit management, and payroll compliance, practical skills that apply from day one on the job.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits beginners and career changers who need flexibility. Study is 100% online and self-paced, with up to 18 months access and around 400 study hours. Seven e-books covering NZ-specific topics are included, and there are no exams, assessment is practical throughout.
Unlimited tutor support is available during business hours from qualified accounting and administration professionals. Completing the course earns a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, plus access to IPA membership benefits including CPD webinars and networking with accountants and bookkeepers.
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