A practical, online accounting program covering bookkeeping, payroll, GST, and software skills, with an ICOES and CPD-endorsed Certificate of Achievement.
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Upon successfully completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office.
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Tutors are qualified CPAs and experienced accounting professionals.
Study 100% online at your own pace with 18 months of course access, allowing you to balance study with work and personal commitments.
Through a special partnership with Xero, students can gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
Students receive six months of access to MYOB Business Essentials through The Career Academy's partnership with MYOB.
Course includes access to multiple e-books including the Australian Practical Accounting Guide, AU Master Bookkeepers Guide (8th Ed), Australian Master GST Guide 2023, and HR management titles.
The program prepares students for roles such as Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, and Finance Support Officer, with structured pathways aligned to professional accounting environments.
Certified Accounting Technician graduates enjoy IPA membership benefits including CPD webinars, networking opportunities with accountants, bookkeepers and tax agents, and discounts to IPA events.
Courses connect students with key industry bodies such as AAT, MYOB, Xero, and the Qualified Bookkeepers Association, providing access to valuable resources and professional networks.
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.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
The Accounting Pathway Program includes the CAT Program as its third and final stage, aligning learners with Accounting Technician level professional practice including ethics, standards, digital business, and professional education. Offered through The Career Academy / IPA.
Payment Plan – $15 per week. Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly. No deposit, no credit check.
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There are no formal academic entry requirements listed for this program. It is designed to be accessible to career changers and those new to accounting. Submit an enquiry to confirm any prerequisites that may apply to your situation.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this program. Full pricing details are not published here. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have 18 months of course access to complete approximately 400 hours of study. Because the program is fully self-paced, the actual time to completion will vary depending on how many hours you study each week.
The program is 100% online and self-paced, so you can study when it suits you. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours, with tutors who are qualified CPAs and experienced accounting professionals.
No work placement is included in this program. The practical focus comes through hands-on software training with Xero and MYOB, applied exercises, and real-world accounting scenarios built into the course content.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and the CPD Standards Office, along with CPD Points. This program is not a government-accredited or AQF-registered qualification. It is a professional development course with recognised industry endorsement, valued by employers for the practical skills and software certifications it develops.
This program is delivered by The Career Academy and covers the core skills working accountants use every day. Students move through bookkeeping, payroll, GST and BAS reporting, financial administration, and accounting software, with around 400 hours of study across 18 months of course access.
Practical software training is built in. Students can gain the official Xero Advisor Certification through a partnership with Xero, and receive six months of free MYOB Business Essentials access. Course materials include several e-books: the Australian Practical Accounting Guide, the AU Master Bookkeepers Guide (8th Ed), and the Australian Master GST Guide 2023.
Support is unlimited, tutors are qualified CPAs and experienced accounting professionals, available by phone and email during business hours. The program suits career changers, small business owners, and anyone building a foundation in accounting and finance.
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