Study the Accounting, Administration & Payroll Pathway Course online from the comfort of your own home from $29 per week on a no-deposit payment plan.
95% of graduates from this college reported that their qualification increased their ability to get a new job or promotion.
Free Membership To The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Institute of Public Accounts (IPA)
This course is recognised by the Institute of Public Accounts (IPA). You will receive a FREE Graduate Membership to IPA on completion, plus gain certified accounting technician status.
Accredited Training Provider by the International Association of Bookkeepers
The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) has approved The Career Academy is an Accredited Training Centre. IAB is a membership organisation and awarding body providing qualifications in bookkeeping, payroll and finance.
The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited
This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.
International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed
TCA is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
CPD Certified
TCA is a member of The CPD Certificate Service (CPD Certification). Many of their courses have received their independent CPD Certification confirming that our courses are compatible with global CPD principles.
The Career Academy is also a registered:
This course is eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). RPL considers the knowledge and skills you have gained through your previous education and work history, attributing this to your enrolled qualification course. This may be through formal or informal training and can result in credits towards your qualification. For more information submit an enquiry to speak with a course advisor.
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Do you have a knack for numbers and enjoy keeping things in order? Are you looking to start a career in accounting or payroll in New Zealand, but need the right skills to get there? Or are you already working in on office or business role and want to strengthen your accounting and payroll skills to take on new opportunities?
This course is tailored exactly for you.
The Accounting, Administration & Payroll Pathway course equips you with the essential knowledge and confidence to thrive in the accounting and payroll industry in New Zealand. From accounting fundamentals and payroll systems to taxation and financial reporting, you’ll gain a solid foundation to contribute effectively to any business. You’ll also develop valuable software skills using Xero, MYOB, and Microsoft Excel, ensuring you’re prepared for the demands of modern finance roles.
Crafted by industry experts, this comprehensive 7-in-1 accounting and payroll course bundle includes:
Certificate in Accounts Administration – Learn bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals, manage journals, ledgers, and trial balances, understand GST and payroll basics, and build your skills in Excel, MYOB, and Xero.
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Program – Strengthen your professional understanding through modules in ethics, practice management, digital business, and sustainable accounting operations.
Certificate in MYOB Business Payroll – Gain the skills to manage employee data, process pay runs, and handle payroll reporting using MYOB Business Essentials.
Advanced Certificate in Xero – Build advanced Xero skills, including budgeting, reporting, asset management, and financial analysis.
Diploma in Accounting – Deepen your accounting knowledge through taxation, management accounting, performance measurement, and NZ-specific financial reporting frameworks.
Certificate in Xero Payroll – Learn to manage payroll setup, employee details, pay runs, and reporting obligations within Xero.
Certificate in Xero – Develop your skills in invoicing, reconciliation, reporting, and account management in Xero’s cloud-based system.
Upon completion of this accounting and payroll certification, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and practical accounting knowledge to support financial operations, manage payroll systems, and contribute to the smooth running of business accounts in New Zealand.
Free Membership To The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Want more? As part of this accounting technician course, you'll also receive a free membership to IPA. The Institute of Public Accountants delivers value to members through a suite of helpful tools, resources, and benefits, such as:
This course provider is a member of The CPD Certificate Service (CPD Certification). Many of their courses have received their independent CPD Certification confirming their courses are compatible with global CPD principles.
The course provider is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) Accredited
This course is accredited by ICOES — ensuring you receive high-quality education and content.
The Career Academy is an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. They help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
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