Accounting & Tax Practical Training
Build practical accounting skills for the New Zealand workplace.
Designed for students, graduates, career changers and junior accounting professionals who want to understand how accounting work is actually completed in practice.
From Xero and GST to financial reporting, tax and working papers, our training focuses on the skills, processes and professional judgement used in real accounting environments.
Who Is This Programme For?
This programme is designed for learners at different stages of their accounting journey.
Accounting Students & Graduates
You understand accounting theory but want to learn how the work is actually completed in practice.
International Students
You want to better understand New Zealand accounting processes, workplace expectations and professional terminology.
Career Changers
You are looking to move into accounting, bookkeeping, payroll or tax and need practical foundations.
Junior Accounting Professionals
You are already working in accounting but want to strengthen your skills in areas such as reporting, tax, working papers or year-end processes.
Designed for students, graduates, career changers and junior accounting professionals who want to understand how accounting work is actually completed in practice.
Practical Accounting Skills
Xero & Bookkeeping
Build confidence using Xero and completing day-to-day accounting tasks.
GST & Payroll
Learn how GST and payroll are processed in a New Zealand business environment.
Financial Reporting
Understand how accounting records are reviewed and prepared for financial reporting.
New Zealand Tax
Develop practical knowledge of common New Zealand tax compliance work.
Practical Training Opportunities
Take Your Skills Further
Eligible learners may have the opportunity to continue into supervised practical training after completing selected programmes.
This allows learners to further develop their understanding of professional accounting workflows, documentation, review processes and workplace expectations in a more practical environment.
Find the Right Level
Not sure which level is right for you? Contact us and we can recommend a starting point based on your background and experience.
Foundation
Suitable for learners with accounting knowledge or some practical experience who want to progress towards Assistant Accountant-level work.
Focus areas may include:
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Financial Reporting
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Working Papers
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GST · Individual Tax
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Company Tax
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Year-End Processes
Intermediate
Suitable for learners with accounting knowledge or some practical experience who want to progress towards Assistant Accountant-level work.
Focus areas may include:
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Financial Reporting
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Working Papers
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GST
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Individual Tax
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Company Tax
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Year-End Processes
Advanced
Suitable for learners who already have practical accounting experience and want to develop more advanced skills.
Focus areas may include:
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Tax Preparation
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Complex Cases
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Review Processes
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Professional Judgement
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Client Communication
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IRD Matters