Online Program · Bookkeeping and Accounting

For Bookkeepers Looking to Get Into Accounting

Whether you keep the books today, accounting work is the next rung. You cover payroll, GST, MYOB, Xero and management accounts. For bookkeepers wanting more, this program is made for that climb.

From $29per week, no deposit
18 Monthscourse access
400 hoursof study, roughly
Onlinestudy anytime, anywhere
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaBookkeeping and Accounting
Course Access18 Months
Study HoursAbout 400 hours
Study ModeOnline, self-paced
SoftwareXero, MYOB and Excel
PaymentsFrom $29 per week
Comes with
  • Study anytime, anywhere
  • Unlimited tutor support
  • Career Centre access
  • CCH eBook Library included
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Take On Bigger Books

You already handle the daily entries. This program adds costing, reporting, budgets and tax basics. Bigger clients and wider roles open up.

Get The Technician Path

Finish the course work, then join the Certified Accounting Technician program. The Institute of Public Accountants runs it. Bookkeepers ask about this step often.

Study Around The Job

You get 18 months of access and no fixed class times. Tutors answer by phone or email. Questions do not stall your week.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Small firms, bookkeeping practices and in-house finance teams all need this work. The day looks like ledgers, pay runs, reconciliations and month end reports.

Bookkeeper

Keep the books across clients or one business. Payroll, GST and reconciliation skills carry the week.

Accounting Technician

Handle the accounts work that sits above daily entry. Costing and reporting matter here.

Payroll Technician

Run pay cycles, leave and payroll reporting. Accuracy and calm timing are the job.

Management Accounts Assistant

Help build budgets, forecasts and monthly reports. Variance work is a daily habit.

Xero And MYOB Specialist

Set up files and clean up messy ledgers. Employers hire for software depth.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Three stages, from daily bookkeeping through to the technician program.

01
Business Bookkeeping
The daily work, done well and in order.
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
General Journal
General Ledger and the Trial Balance
Depreciation
Adjusting Entries
Financial Statements
Understanding GST
Fundamentals of Payroll
Accounting with MYOB Business Essentials
Accounting with Xero
Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Using Microsoft Excel
02
Accounting With Xero
Costing, reporting and the numbers behind decisions.
Accounting and Business
Determining Profit
Issues in Income Determination & Asset Valuation
Tracking Cash & Controlling Assets
Internal Decision Making
Analysing Financial Reports
Cost Classification
Costing Methods
Product & Process Costing
Standard Costs & Variance Analysis
Activity Based Costing
Budgeting & CVP Analysis
Performance Management & Measurement
Inventory Management & Planning
Fundamentals of Income Tax
Financial Reporting Framework Part 1
Financial Reporting Framework Part 2
Financial Reporting Framework Part 3
Accounting for a Full Year Case Study
Looking Forward Case Study
03
Certified Accounting Technician
The professional program run by the Institute of Public Accountants.
Introduction to the Accounting Profession
Ethics and Standards
Professional Education
Practice Essentials
Practice Security
People and Processes
Growing your Business
Digital Business
Sustaining Your Business
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Bookkeeping to accounts, staged across three stages
  • Xero, MYOB and Excel, the software small firms run
  • The IPA technician program, ethics, practice and digital business
  • Case studies, a full year of accounts, start to finish

As a Student

  • Tutors on call, Dessa, Tracey, Tom, Erika, Justin, Saharah and Kris
  • 18 months access, study anytime, anywhere
  • eBook library, over fifty titles included
  • Graduate membership, IPA webinars, events and networking
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things set this program apart.

01
Bookkeeping To Accounts

You start with ledgers, GST and payroll. Costing, variance and reporting come next. The jump is staged, not sudden.

02
Two Software Stacks

You work in Xero and MYOB, plus Excel. Small firms run one or the other. You walk in ready either way.

03
An Industry Body Behind It

The technician program comes from the Institute of Public Accountants. Graduate membership, webinars and events come with it.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

PATHWAY PROGRAM

Certificate of Achievement

Plus the technician pathway with the Institute of Public Accountants

Certificate Of Achievement

The college issues this once you finish the course work.

Technician Status

Complete the IPA program and assessment to become a Certified Accounting Technician.

A Credential To Share

A SEEK Pass credential comes with your certificate. Share it straight to SEEK.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Send An Enquiry

Tell us the course and the best time to reach you.

Step two

Talk It Through

A course advisor answers your questions about content and timing.

Step three

Pick Your Plan

Choose upfront or weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments.

Step four

Start When Ready

Enrol and log in. There is no set start date to wait for.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From $29 / week
Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly, or pay upfront if you prefer.
No deposit to start
No credit check
10-day money back guarantee
Fees are quoted plus GST
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need experience to start?

You can start from where you are. There are no entry rules and no prior study. Most people arrive with some bookkeeping behind them. That makes the early stages quick.

How long does it take?

You get 18 months of course access. Most people study a few hours a week. The technician program has its own six month window. It opens once IPA sends your login.

What software will I learn?

You work in Xero and MYOB, plus Microsoft Excel. Six months of MYOB access comes with the course. So does the Xero Advisor Certification.

What is the technician program?

It is the Certified Accounting Technician pathway. The Institute of Public Accountants runs it. You finish your course work first, then confirm you want in. Your details go to IPA from there.

Does it cover Australian tax rules?

Yes. GST and income tax basics are covered. The technician program includes Business Activity Statement content for Australia.

Is this course accredited?

It carries industry accreditation with ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. You also earn CPD credits. It is not a nationally recognised qualification, and the college is not an RTO. For bookkeeping and accounts work, hiring turns on ledger skills and software. That is what you build here.

Can I get a refund?

A 10-day money back guarantee applies from enrolment. Withdraw from the IPA program later and fees paid to IPA are not refunded.

Delivered By

About the College

This program is delivered by The Career Academy. The Institute of Public Accountants runs the technician stage.

The college has over fifteen years behind it. It works with more than 25,000 students a year. Tutor support runs by phone and email.

Over 15 years teachingXero PartnerMYOB Approved Education PartnerIAB Accredited Training Provider
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