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Certificate in Bookkeeping

Study Method
Online
Institution
The Career Academy
Start Date
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Course overview

Learn to balance the books with our accredited course. You’ll be able to prepare GST returns, liaise with the Inland Revenue on behalf of a taxpayer and keep business accounts, as well as learning to analyse and interpret a profit and loss statement and balance sheet. Study in your own time and receive expert tutor support during your studies

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Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

A total of 100 hours, to be completed within six months. Most students study for 10 hours per week and finish in 10 weeks.

Delivery

Course is delivered online with tutor support by phone and email (during office hours)

Entry requirements

You must be a New Zealand Resident or Citizen to enrol in this course. If you are an International Student, your enquiry will be sent to The Career Academy’s International Office for processing.

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Course features

  • Become a certified bookkeeper
  • Work from home and earn up to $50 per hour once you are certified
  • Gain access to our Wheelers eLibrary with over 50 textbooks, including the Master Bookkeepers Guide
  • Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time and receive unlimited one-on-one tutor support
  • Get a FREE 12-month membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association

This course is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) which guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from a reputable training organisation. ICOES is the accrediting body that establishes, monitors and continually develops the educational standards of online teaching institutions.

Assessment

 Case studies, quizzes, written assessments

Subjects

Core Modules
ABKN202
Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
ABKN152
General Journal
ABKN153
General Ledger & the Trial Balance
ABKN218
Depreciation
ABKN106
Adjusting Entries
ABKN146
Financial Statements
ABKN133
Understanding GST
ABKN214
Employment Law & Introduction to Payroll
ABKN188
Fringe Benefit Tax
ABKN151
Fundamentals of Income Tax
ABKN217
Accounting with MYOB AccountRight
ABKN103
Accounting with Xero
ABKN122
Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
CITG125
Bookkeeping using Microsoft Excel
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Payment options

Interest-free payment plans available from $25/week.

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About The Career Academy

The Career Academy is New Zealand's leading provider of online courses. Their education driven team of developers and tutors are located in Parnell, Auckland. They are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance. Their focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards.

The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances.