Description

Course Overview

Get four certificates and become a Xero expert!

This online Xero Package takes approximately 40 hours to complete and combines four qualifications into one. It will enhance your Xero skills, enabling you to pursue a career in accounting, finance or business.

This course is accredited by the International Association of Accounting Professionals and ICOES; and developed and delivered by an IAB Accredited Training Provider. The content of this course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service. Gain 40 CPD hours on completion!

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

Get a FREE 12-month student membership to the Institute of Public Accountants on enrolment.

Salary

The availability of Bookkeeping and Accounting related roles in Australia is expected to increase resulting in 50,000+ job openings over the next 5 years. The salary range for Bookkeepers is between $49,492 – $60,574 per year.

Sources: Seek, The Department of Education

Career Pathways

Bookkeeper
Accountant
Assistant Accountant
Payroll Officer
Accounts Manager
Finance Advisor

Study Pathways

You may partner this course with several qualifications and short courses. At AOT, these include:

BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration – Finance Focus
BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration – Finance Focus
Payroll and Accounts Clerical Short Course
Financial Reporting Short Course
Managing Payroll, Remuneration and Employee Benefits Short Course
BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Assessment Type

Multiple choice, short answer and practical assessments

Modules

Certificate in Xero

ABKA219 Introduction to Xero Online
ABKA130 Xero Chart of Accounts
ABKA136 Managing Contacts with Xero
ABKA198 Xero Sales, Invoices, Quotes & Inventory
ABKA220 Xero Purchases & Bills
ABKA174 Reconciliation and Managing Accounts in Xero
ABKA194 Introduction to Xero Reporting
ABKA210 Introduction to Xero Add-ons
ABKA292 Certificate in Xero Assessment

Certificate in Xero Payroll

ABKA219 Introduction to Xero Online
ABKA200 Setting up Xero Payroll
ABKA182 Managing Payroll Items with Xero
ABKA107 New Employees & Leave Requests with Xero
ABKA179 Pay Templates in Xero
ABKA178 Pay Runs in Xero
ABKA183 Payslips & Payroll Reporting with Xero
ABKA145 Employment Payment Summaries with Xero
ABKA294 Certificate in Xero Payroll Assessment

Advanced Certificate in Xero

ABKA219 Introduction to Xero Online
ABKA212 Aged Receivables & Payables in Xero
ABKA199 Managing Fixed Assets with Xero
ABKA206 Budgeting with Xero
ABKG207 Tracking Categories in Xero
ABKA208 Report Preparation and Analysis in Xero
ABKA139 Customising Templates in Xero
ABKA209 Introduction to Projects and Expenses
ABKA293 Advanced Certificate in Xero Assessment

Official Xero Advisor Certification

Receive access to Xero’s official advisor certification. This contains assessment questions to test your knowledge and understanding of Xero, based on what you have learned in the Certificate in Xero, Certificate in Xero Payroll and Advanced Certificate in Xero. This certification is issued by Xero and is a frequent request of employers.

How to Enrol

To begin your course enrolment, select the prepaid fee button above and follow the prompts through to make the course payment. Once we receive your course payment, AOT will send you a tax invoice.

AOT will register your details with The Career Academy, who will send your welcome email containing your course access details and instructions on how to access The Career Academy’s learning management system (LMS) and how to get started on your course.

When you log in, you will see The Career Academy Introduction course which will ensure you are well prepared to start your online learning journey.

This course is delivered 100% online and is self-paced so you can study where and when it suits you.

Find out more information on how to enrol in the Career Academy courses here.

Trainer Support

The Career Academy trainer support

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm using the orange help button within the Learning Platform. You can also speak with them over the phone by calling 1800 837 550.

For any other post-enrolment support, such as technical support, you’ll need to contact The Career Academy directly. You can phone them on 1800 837 550 or email them at studentservices@thecareeracademy.com.

Technical Requirements

Requirements

There are no formal requirements. However, learners will need:

Sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of common computing terms and word processing
Proficiency with web browser software and sending/receiving email including email with attachment
Familiarity with navigating the Internet
Meet technology requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Reside in Australia

Technology requirements

Operating System: Windows 7 or higher (recommended); MAC OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) or higher (recommended)
CPU: Min. of 2 GB of RAM, Min. of 2 GB of spare disk space is recommended
Processor: 2.0 GHz processor or higher (32-bit or 64-bit)
Monitor with at least 1024x768 screen resolution
Internet access: Minimum ADSL1 with a speed of at least 3 Mbps
An email address that is unique to you and that you will maintain throughout your enrolment
Headset (or speakers and microphone) and
Up-to-date web browser version