AAT Accounting Pathway Program
Accounting
A course by
The Career Academy
Advance your accounting career with the industry-recognised AAT Accounting Pathway Program. Study online, gain practical experience with leading accounting software, and work towards becoming a certified Accounting Technician in Australia.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 18 months


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Develop foundational and advanced accounting skills
Gain knowledge in both basic and advanced accounting practices including bookkeeping, tax, management, and software application.

Proficiency in accounting software
Acquire hands-on experience with Xero and MYOB, including obtaining the Xero Advisor Certification.

Prepare and interpret financial statements
Learn how to prepare, analyse, and interpret a variety of financial statements and reports.
What You're Signing Up For
The AAT Accounting Pathway Program takes students through foundational to advanced accounting skills, including bookkeeping, payroll, accounting software, management and tax accounting, task management, and financial statement analysis. The program includes industry-relevant certificates aligned with the Association of Accounting Technicians, preparing graduates for a variety of finance and business support roles. Students benefit from unlimited tutor support, access to the latest accounting platforms, and career coaching.
Course Content
- Certificate in Accounting
- Advanced Certificate in Accounting with Xero
- AAT Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Program
- Certificate in Xero
- Advanced Certificate in Xero
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals
- General Journal and Ledger
- Trial Balance
- Depreciation
- Adjusting Entries
- Financial Statements & Reporting
- GST and Income Tax
- Accounting with Xero and MYOB Business Essentials
- Budgeting, Forecasting, Cashflow Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Using Microsoft Excel
- Costing Methods & Analysis
- Inventory and Asset Management
- Internal Decision Making & Performance Management
- Professional Ethics and Standards
- Practice Security and Essentials
- Digital Business
- People and Process Management

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Financial Administration
Business Services

Future employment opportunities might be
Accounting Technician
Bookkeeping Specialist
Financial Administration Officer
Tax Preparation Assistant
Payroll Technician
Practice Support Accountant
GST/BAS Reporting Coordinator
Small Business Finance Consultant
Xero/MYOB Integration Specialist
Financial Data Analyst


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The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.