Gain practical bookkeeping skills, MYOB and Xero certifications, and an ICOES-accredited certificate, all online, self-paced, over 18 months.
Gain practical bookkeeping skills, MYOB and Xero certifications, and an ICOES-accredited certificate, all online, self-paced, over 18 months.
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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Topic 1Accounting and Bookkeeping FundamentalsTopic 2General JournalTopic 3General Ledger and the Trial BalanceTopic 4DepreciationTopic 5Adjusting EntriesTopic 6Financial StatementsTopic 7Understanding GSTTopic 8Employment Law & Introduction to PayrollTopic 9Fringe Benefit TaxTopic 10Fundamentals of Income TaxTopic 11Accounting with MYOBTopic 12Business EssentialsTopic 13Accounting with XeroTopic 14Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow ManagementTopic 15Using Microsoft ExcelTopic 16Starting Up & Business Types and StructuresTopic 17Preparing your Business PlanTopic 18Introduction to Accounting & BookkeepingTopic 1Certificate in Digital Marketing with AIWhat you’ll typically need to get started.
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Upon completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
Unlimited support from industry expert tutors via phone and email during business hours.
Receive personalised one-to-one mentoring support from an expert business coach throughout the course.
Study 100% online at your own pace with 18 months access to course materials.
Course includes multiple free e-books: Foundations of New Zealand Taxation Law 2023, So Now You Want to Get Paid!, New Zealand Practical Accounting Guide, NZ Master Bookkeepers Guide 3rd Edition, GST – A Practical Guide Edition 10, Payroll: A Practical Guide to New Zealand Payroll Administration, New Zealand Master Tax Guide for Students 2023, and Fringe Benefits – A Practical Guide to Managing your Tax Costs.
Students receive six months' free access to MYOB through The Career Academy's special partnership with MYOB.
Students gain access to the Official Xero Advisor Certification through The Career Academy's partnership with Xero.
Receive 6 months free membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association (NZQBA), including access to tools, templates, resources, networking events, and micro-courses.
Optional course that unlocks after completing core modules.
The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.
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“Hiromi found the perfect work-life balance after enrolling in The Career Academy's Certificate in Bookkeeping. As a busy mum, the flexibility of online study allowed her to pursue her dream career while caring for her family. Upon completing her course, she secured a role with The Back Office Company and began her journey in a new profession.”
“After moving from Greece, George pivoted from dentistry to accounting with The Career Academy. His online learning journey, starting with the Certificate in Accounting, allowed him to balance study with work. Now, he's well on his way to becoming an Accounting Technician, with professional qualifications recognized worldwide.”
This course covers the core skills needed to run a bookkeeping business or work as a freelance bookkeeper in New Zealand. Students learn accounts management, GST, payroll, and New Zealand taxation law, supported by eight specialist e-books and hands-on software training in both MYOB and Xero.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the programme is 100% online and self-paced across 18 months of access and approximately 220 study hours. Unlimited tutor support via phone and email is included, alongside one-to-one mentoring from an expert business coach throughout the course.
The course suits career changers, small-business owners managing their own books, and anyone preparing to offer bookkeeping services independently. Students also receive six months of NZQBA membership during study and a full 12-month membership on completion, giving access to industry tools, templates, and networking events.
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Last updated: July 2026