Study New Zealand taxation online at your own pace and earn an ICOES-accredited certificate recognised by the CPD Standards Office.
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Upon successfully completing the course, students are awarded 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 throughout your studies.
Fully online and self-paced learning with 6 months access and approximately 140 hours of study. No exams, ever.
Includes a comprehensive library of free eBooks covering NZ tax administration, GST legislation, employment law, fringe benefits, payroll, income tax and more.
The Career Academy provides career support services and resources to help students pursue roles in taxation, bookkeeping, and accounting.
The course is accredited by ICOES (International Organisation for Continuing Education and Standards) and the CPD Standards Office, with The Career Academy also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
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. Flexible payment frequency: weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
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There are no formal academic prerequisites listed for this course. It suits people new to taxation as well as those already working in bookkeeping, payroll, or accounting support who want to formalise their tax knowledge. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current entry requirements.
A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost of the course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have 6 months access to complete the course. The estimated study load is approximately 140 hours, so the pace is flexible within that access period. Self-paced delivery means you can study around work or other commitments.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, delivered by The Career Academy NZ. There are no scheduled classes and no exams. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours throughout your enrolment.
This course does not include a work placement component. The focus is on building practical tax knowledge through online study and the included CCH Wolters Kluwer eBook resources.
The course carries genuine professional credentials: it is accredited by ICOES (International Organisation for Continuing Education and Standards) and the CPD Standards Office, and The Career Academy NZ is a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council. Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement and CPD Points they can use toward ongoing professional development. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
This Certificate in Taxation covers the core areas of New Zealand tax practice: income tax, GST, payroll tax, fringe benefits, employment law, and tax administration. Students work through approximately 140 hours of study, with 6 months access to complete the course at a pace that suits them. There are no exams.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is fully online and self-paced. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours throughout the course. Students also receive a library of CCH Wolters Kluwer eBooks covering NZ tax legislation and related topics.
The course suits people moving into bookkeeping, accounting support, or payroll roles, as well as business owners wanting a working knowledge of New Zealand tax obligations. On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
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