ABKN1014 – Certificate in Bookkeeping

Key Benefits

• Become a Certified Bookkeeper
• Work from home, start your own Bookkeeping business and earn up to $50 per hour
• The Career Academy is a Xero Education Partner with Xero Learn – get up to six months access to Xero included with your course
• The Career Academy is a MYOB Education Partner
• Gain access to our Wheelers eLibrary with over 50 textbooks, including the Master Bookkeepers Guide
• Get a FREE student membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association (NZQBA) on enrolment and a FREE 12-month Certified Membership to NZQBA on completion (valued at $295 + GST)
• Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time and receive unlimited one-on-one tutor support
• Pathway opportunities to become an AAT Qualified Bookkeeper
• Developed and delivered by an Accredited Training Centre – International Association of Bookkeepers
• Accreditation & Certification: This course has been accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards. On completion of this course you will become a Certified Bookkeeper – a recognised credential, respected and valued by employers and businesses throughout New Zealand.

This course is designed for

• Those who want to work from home
• Job seekers wanting to upskill in the bookkeeping industry
• Bookkeepers who want to become certified
• Entrepreneurs looking to start their own bookkeeping business
• Business owners who wish to save money by managing their own accounts and GST returns

Get a FREE 12-month membership to the New Zealand Qualified Bookkeepers Association

Gain a qualification accredited by ICOES

ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards 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.

Upskill & learn how to use Xero & MYOB

This course is recognised by AAT for those seeking AAT Qualified Bookkeeper status

Registered charity. (No. 1050724.)

Course Summary

Investment: $995 + GST or from only $25 per week with our interest free payment plan.

Assessments: 14 modules / 14 assignments, includes case studies and written assessments.

Duration: A total of 140 hours to be completed within six months. Study at your own pace!

Access Time: You will have access to this course for up to 6 months until you complete.

Delivery & support: This course is delivered online with tutor support by phone and email.

Qualification information: Upon successful completion, receive Xero’s official advisor certification in addition to your course qualification.

Course Level: 4

Covering the following 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

Potential Career Outcomes

The Career Academy’s bookkeeping graduates start their own bookkeeping business or work in small to medium-sized businesses. On completion of this course, you may apply for jobs such as:

• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Officer
• Financial Advisor
• Assistant Accountant

Career Projections

The availability of Bookkeeping-related roles in New Zealand is expected to increase resulting in over 4,950 job openings over the next 5 years. The salary range for employee Bookkeepers is between $40,000 – $70,000 per year, or up to $40-$50 per hour as contract bookkeepers.

Source: Careers.govt.nz

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