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Certificate in Accounts Administration & Payroll

Become a Certified Accounts Administrator and boost your career! Up your practical knowledge and stand out from the crowd with our intermediate administrator online course.
You’ll gain skills in accounting, GST, Xero, MYOB, payroll, Microsoft Excel and much more.

6 Months, ~140 hours 3 Course Bundle

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Certificate in Accounting

Increase your competence and skills so you can manage business accounts and save money on accounting fees.
Receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email
This course is accredited by the International Association of Accounting Professionals.

6 Months, ~140 hours 13 Module Course

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Certificate in Accounts Payable and Receivable

Gain practical skills to secure an accounts position
Cover the basics such as: working with spreadsheets, account reconciliations, and processing invoices
Receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email

6 Months, ~15 hours 4 Module Course

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FAQs

Can you study to be an accountant online?

Absolutely. The Career Academy offers a variety of Accountancy courses that you can complete online at your own pace with unlimited tutor support.

Which is best course for accounting?

The AAT Accounting Pathway Program offered by The Career Academy is an accounting path well worth travelling, it will really get your accounting career moving. This is the program for those who love to take bold steps to champion their career. It’s unique to The Career Academy and specially designed for those working, or who have worked in an entry through to intermediate level accounting role. Comprising of a Certificate in Accounting, a Diploma in Accounting, plus the AAT Certified Accounting Technician Program, it’s a pathway for those with the desire to gain a formal qualification and recognition of their experience. Plus, this Program will enable you to gain certified accounting technician status.

What qualifications do you need to be an accountant?

To become a certified Accounting Technician you complete the Accounting Pathway Program. Comprising of a Certificate in Accounting, a Diploma in Accounting, plus the AAT Certified Accounting Technician Program, it’s a pathway for those with the desire to gain a formal qualification and recognition of their experience. If you already have some experience, you can jump straight into the Diploma in Accounting.

How do I start learning accounting?

It’s so easy. Simply enrol in an online course with The Career Academy and your accounting career will really get moving. The choice of Career Academy Accountancy courses is exceptional; we cater for beginners right through to those who are already established in their careers. And when it comes to earnings, there are limitless possibilities. 

How do I become a bookkeeper NZ?

You will need to complete the Certificate in Bookkeeping which will enable you to become a Certified Bookkeeper and member of the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association. Being a Certified Bookkeeper gives employers and businesses the confidence that you meet industry recognised standards.

How much does it cost to study accounting in NZ?

It will cost anywhere between $1,795 and $2,450 to become a certified accounting technician in New Zealand. The Career Academy offers interest free payment plans from as low as $25 per week.

Is accounting a good career?

By all accounts, accounting is a career winner. You can achieve global recognition and evaluate your earnings. The choice of The Career Academy Accountancy courses is exceptional; we cater for beginners right through to those who are already established in their careers. And when it comes to earnings, there are limitless possibilities.