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Self-Paced Learning
Upfront Payment or Payment Plan ($49 Per Week)
Free Membership To The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident to enrol in this course.
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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.
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.
Take Your Accounting & Payroll Career to the Next Level
Do you have a knack for numbers and enjoy keeping things in order? Are you looking to start a career in accounts administration or payroll in New Zealand, but need the right skills to get there? Or are you already working in accounting or admin and want to strengthen your knowledge to take on more responsibility or new opportunities?
This course is tailored exactly for you!
The Accounts Administration & Payroll Pathway equips you with the essential knowledge and confidence to thrive in the accounting and payroll industry. 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 course 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 pathway course, 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. Take control of your career in finance and build skills that businesses rely on every day. Enquire now to begin your journey in accounts administration and payroll!
Free Membership To The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Upon completion of this accounting and bookkeeping 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 program is highly recommended for working/busy mums (from my pov) that cannot attend courses in person. I have work experience in payroll, but no qualification. This is a fantastic option to gain some qualifications. Easy navigation around the site. There is help readily available for any questions you may have. Thoroughly enjoying my course two weeks in.." - Maria H.
“I recently enrolled in the Accounting and Payroll program. TCA is a very nice online platform to learn things while working full-time. The content of the study is interesting and easy to read and understand, Also we can see our progress in the module and we can discuss our queries with the Tutor anytime. I highly recommend this program to those who want to enhance their knowledge as well as a career path in Accounting and Payroll.” - Nidhi R.
"It offered me the accounting theory that I needed, with the option to add ‘Accounting Technician’ status to my name, along with applying all my theoretical knowledge into practice through the use of accounting software such as Xero. It was also a lot more value for money than other courses/had researched." - Sabrina
