Study accounts administration and payroll entirely online, at your own pace, and earn an ICOES and CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
Study accounts administration and payroll entirely online, at your own pace, and earn an ICOES and CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
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.
Topic 1Accounting and Bookkeeping FundamentalsTopic 2General JournalTopic 3General Ledgers & the Trial BalanceTopic 4DepreciationTopic 5Adjusting EntriesTopic 6Financial StatementsTopic 7Accounting with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 8Accounting with XeroTopic 9Understanding GSTTopic 10Fundamentals of PayrollTopic 11Managing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash ManagementTopic 12Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow ManagementTopic 13Using Microsoft ExcelTopic 14Introduction to Microsoft WordTopic 15Accounting & Business Prior Knowledge QuizTopic 16Accounting and BusinessTopic 17Determining ProfitTopic 18Issues in Income Determination & Asset ValuationTopic 19Tracking Cash & Controlling AssetsTopic 20Internal Decision MakingTopic 21Analysing Financial ReportsTopic 22Cost ClassificationTopic 23Costing MethodsTopic 24Product & Process CostingTopic 25Standard Costs & Variance AnalysisTopic 26Activity Based CostingTopic 27Budgeting & CVP AnalysisTopic 28Performance Management & MeasurementTopic 29Inventory Management & PlanningTopic 30Fundamentals of Income TaxTopic 31Financial Reporting Framework – Part 1Topic 32Financial Reporting Framework – Part 2Topic 33Financial Reporting Framework – Part 3Topic 34Verification, Completeness & JustificationTopic 35Accounting for a Full Year Case StudyTopic 36Looking Forward Case StudyTopic 37Introduction to the Accounting ProfessionTopic 38Ethics and StandardsTopic 39Professional EducationTopic 40Practice EssentialsTopic 41Practice SecurityTopic 42People and ProcessesTopic 43Growing your BusinessTopic 44Digital BusinessTopic 45Sustaining Your BusinessTopic 46Assessment (Certified Accounting Technician Program)Topic 47Introduction to Xero OnlineTopic 48Setting up Xero PayrollTopic 49Managing Payroll Items with XeroTopic 50New Employees & Leave Requests with XeroTopic 51Pay Templates in XeroTopic 52Pay Runs in XeroTopic 53Payslips & Payroll Reporting with XeroTopic 54Employment Payment Summaries with XeroTopic 55Introduction to MYOB Business Essentials PayrollTopic 56Setting up MYOB Business Essentials PayrollTopic 57Setting up Employees in MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 58Setting up Single Touch Payroll (STP) with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 59Processing Pays with MYOB Business EssentialsTopic 60Paying Super and Payroll Reporting with MYOB Business EssentialsWhat 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 successfully completing the course, students are awarded 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.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Tutors are qualified accounting and administration professionals passionate about student success.
Study entirely online at your own pace with 18 months access. Designed to fit around work, family, and daily life with no exams.
Five professional reference e-books are included: The Big Issues in Employment (2nd Ed.), Australian Master Human Resources Guide (11th Ed.), Australian Practical Accounting Guide, AU Master Bookkeepers Guide (8th Ed.), and Australian Master GST Guide 2023 (24th Ed.).
Through The Career Academy's partnership with Xero, students can gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
Students receive six months of free access to MYOB Business Essentials software through The Career Academy's special partnership with MYOB.
The course is designed to help students stand out in the job market, with industry-accredited qualifications, practical software skills, and pathways to roles in accounts administration, payroll, and finance support.
Students who complete the Certified Accounting Technician Program gain IPA membership benefits including networking opportunities with accountants, bookkeepers and tax agents, free CPD/educational webinars, news, updates, and discounts to IPA events.
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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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This course covers the core skills behind accounts administration and payroll, including bookkeeping, GST, payroll processing, and accounts receivable and payable. Students also gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, Xero Advisor Certification access and six months of free MYOB Business Essentials are included. Five professional e-books are bundled in for ongoing reference.
Delivered by The Career Academy, the course suits people moving into finance support roles or looking to formalise existing on-the-job experience. There are no exams, assessment is through coursework and practical activities, and study fits around work and family commitments.
Students complete around 300 hours of self-paced study with 18 months of course access. Unlimited tutor support from qualified accounting and administration professionals is available by phone and email during business hours.
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