Gain practical bookkeeping skills, MYOB and Xero certifications, and an ICOES-accredited certificate, all online, self-paced, over 18 months.
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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' 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.
Gain a free 12-month membership at the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association upon course completion.
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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.
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.
Graduates can pursue further recognition and membership as a Qualified Bookkeeper through NZQBA, gaining access to professional resources and networking. Offered through New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association (NZQBA).
The course pathway provides a clear route to becoming an Accounting Technician with qualifications recognised worldwide.
Payment Plan – $29 per week. Flexible payment frequency: weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
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There are no formal entry requirements listed for this course. It is designed to be accessible to career changers and people new to bookkeeping. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any prerequisites apply to your situation.
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Students have 18 months of access to course materials, with approximately 220 hours of study involved. Because the course is self-paced, completion time will vary depending on how many hours you study each week.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, so you can study when it suits you. Students receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email during business hours, plus one-to-one mentoring from an expert business coach throughout.
No work placement is included in this course. Practical skills are developed through online coursework, software access, and the industry e-books provided. The NZQBA membership also connects students with industry networking events and resources.
On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and endorsed by the CPD Standards Office, along with a digital badge. The course also awards CPD Points recognised by professional bodies. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
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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