The Bookkeeping Business Pathway is a comprehensive online course designed to help learners build a bookkeeping business from the ground up. It covers accounting fundamentals, GST, payroll, Xero, MYOB, budgeting,…
The Bookkeeping Business Pathway is a comprehensive online course designed to help learners build a bookkeeping business from the ground up. It covers accounting fundamentals, GST, payroll, Xero, MYOB, budgeting,…
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.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
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
What you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Upon completion, you receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Access unlimited support from industry-expert tutors via phone and email during business hours throughout your studies.
Receive personalised one-to-one mentoring from an expert business coach as part of the course.
Study entirely online at your own pace, whenever suits you, with 18 months of course access.
This course has no exams, ever. Assessment is practical and portfolio-based.
Receive six professional reference e-books including the Australian Master Bookkeepers Guide, Australian Master GST Guide, Australian Practical Accounting Guide, and more.
Through The Career Academy's partnership with MYOB, students receive six months' free access to MYOB Business software.
Through The Career Academy's partnership with Xero, students can gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
Covers starting up, business types and structures, preparing a business plan, and an…
Optional module that unlocks after completing core modules.
A digital hub for modern bookkeepers providing on-demand webinar recordings, a global…
The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
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“Hiromi found the perfect work-life balance after enrolling in The Career Academy's Certificate in Bookkeeping. As a busy mum, the flexibility of online study allowed her to pursue her dream career while caring for her family. Upon completing her course, she secured a role with The Back Office Company and began her journey in a new profession.”
“Jill made the most of her time during the COVID lockdown by upskilling through The Career Academy's Certificate in Bookkeeping. Now, with official qualifications, she's well on her way in her bookkeeping career.”
The Bookkeeping Business Pathway is a comprehensive online course designed to help learners build a bookkeeping business from the ground up. It covers accounting fundamentals, GST, payroll, Xero, MYOB, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning, including how to start your own bookkeeping practice. The course includes one-to-one mentoring support and leads to an industry-accredited Certificate in Business Bookkeeping.
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Last updated: July 2026