Certificate in Accounting
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
A beginner-friendly, 100% online certificate providing practical accounting and bookkeeping skills. Learn core accounting principles, work confidently with Xero and MYOB, and gain an industry-accredited qualification for finance and admin roles.
NZ$1,609
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Master accounting fundamentals
Understand and apply key concepts such as journals, ledgers, trial balance, depreciation, and adjusting entries.
Interpret financial statements
Prepare and confidently analyse basic financial statements used in business.
About This Course
The Certificate in Accounting at The Career Academy is an industry-recognised and accredited online programme, designed for those new to accounting or looking to build core skills for support or junior roles. Covering bookkeeping fundamentals, GST, tax basics, budgeting, and analysis, the course guides students through practical workplace tasks using Xero, MYOB, and Excel. Flexible self-paced study, unlimited tutor support, and industry resources are included, equipping graduates for immediate career opportunities or further study.
Course Content
- Accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
- General journal and ledger
- Trial balance
- Depreciation
- Adjusting entries
- Preparation and interpretation of financial statements
- GST concepts and practice
- Income tax basics
- Accounting with Xero
- Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
- Financial statement analysis
- Using Microsoft Excel for accounting
Build towards these roles
Junior AccountantAccounting AssistantBookkeeperFinance OfficerGST Returns ClerkPayroll OfficerTax Administration AssistantAccounts Payable/Receivable SpecialistCredit Control OfficerFinancial Compliance AssistantAccounts Clerk
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
