Study accounts administration and payroll entirely online, at your own pace, and earn an ICOES and CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
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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 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.
This course has no exams, assessment is conducted through coursework and practical activities.
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.
Payment Plan – $15 per week. No deposit, no credit check. 10-day money back guarantee. Page also references 'from only $29 per week' in some sections, the headline payment plan rate is $15/week.
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This course is designed to be accessible to a wide range of learners, including those new to accounts and payroll. No prior accounting qualifications are listed as a requirement. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any specific prerequisites apply to your situation.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Full current pricing is not listed here, submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm the latest fees and payment options.
Students have 18 months of access to complete the course. The estimated study load is around 300 hours in total. Because it is fully self-paced, you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, there are no set class times and no exams. Assessment is through coursework and practical activities. Unlimited tutor support from qualified accounting professionals is available by phone and email during business hours.
No work placement is required for this course. The practical component is built into the online coursework and activities, which includes hands-on use of Xero and MYOB software.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and the CPD Standards Office, both internationally recognised endorsement bodies. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council. This course is not a government-accredited qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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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