Certificate in Taxation

Learn how to do tax and GST returns for a small business!

This practical online course will give you the skills to prepare GST and income tax returns for small businesses or self-employed contractors. It’s perfect for small business owners/managers who those who are progressing their career in a taxation role. You’ll learn about the best tax structures and maximising tax deductions. This course will introduce or refresh tax principles applicable to small to medium sized businesses and self employed contractors.

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Duration & Course Level

Flexible Learning
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.

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Obtain Your Dream Career

Be awarded with an industry and employer recognised certificate of achievement on completion of this course.

How you'll benefit

  • Get qualified and earn more with a new job or promotion
  • Gain an employer recognised qualification and add to your CV – increase your job prospects and learn key taxation skills
  • Learn online, at your own pace, with tutor support by phone and email
  • Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time. We can work around you!
  • Gain 50 Continuing Professional Development Hours
  • Gain access to our Wheelers eLibrary with over 50 textbooks, including the Foundations of New Zealand Taxation Law

Course Modules

The Certificate in Taxation comprises the following 10 modules;
    1. Tax Fundamentals – Introduction
    2. Tax Fundamentals – Income & Deductions
    3. Tax Fundamentals – Tax Calculation & Return Preparation
    4. Understanding GST
    5. Depreciation
    6. Fringe Benefit Tax
    7. Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
    8. Company Taxation
    9. Look Through Companies
    10. Maximise Tax Deductions

Why The Career Academy?

We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have over 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.

  • Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
  • Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
  • Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

Receive unlimited tutor support

Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.

Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

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After enrolling, you’ll receive an 14-day cooling off period (or trial period). If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee.

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Frequently Asked Questions​

There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites to enrol into this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. 

Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer and even apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon the completion of this course, you can obtain a job as a Tax Specialist, Accounting Technician or Payroll Officer.

Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

This qualification is Internationally recognised. Our qualifications are highly sought after by employers around the world and accredited by global industry bodies such as ICOES.

Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

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