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Introduction to Bookkeeping

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Institution The Career Academy
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  • This is a fee-for-service program

Course overview

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Understand bookkeeping basics 101, like the types and structures of businesses, what external factors may influence a business, how to calculate GST, and how to use financial statements to understand and convey your position. Become a bookkeeper for your business, work freelance or apply for Bookkeeping positions with larger firms. Study sections on cashflow management, invoicing, accounting for transactions, and gain a broad understanding of the components that make up a business environment. Enrol in the Introduction to Bookkeeping to give yourself the gift of knowledge.

Who's It For?

  • Small business owners or those wanting to start out in the bookkeeping industry.  You will be eligible to register as an associate bookkeeper upon completion of this course. This is an entry-level bookkeeping qualification

What you'll learn

  • Bookkeeping fundamentals
  • The trial balance
  • Financial statements
  • Depreciation and liabilities
  • Ratio analysis

Study method

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

Duration study load

  • 15 hours
  • 6 months access
  • Complete 1 module per week

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

  • Discover what good accounting does for a business
  • Learn useful terms & definitions around bookkeeping
  • Learn the correct order for preparing a financial statement
  • You’ll learn the basics of bookkeeping and gain an introductory certificate
  • Save money on accounting fees by learning to manage your own business accounts
  • Get to understand, analyse and interpret a balance sheet and income statement
  • We are accredited by the International Association of Bookkeepers

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  • I had heard about The Career Academy before and thought it sounded like an excellent learning provider. The Bookkeeping course sounded just what I was looking for and I decided to purchase the Certificate course as a whole package.
    Jacqueline Maguire

Delivery

100% Online and 24/7 Access

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Subjects

Business Types and Structures
What is Accounting?
Transactions and Definitions
Accounts and Definitions
Accounting for Transactions
Accounts and Financial Statements
Introduction to GST

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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.

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