Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
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Course Overview
Start with the fundamentals
This beginner course explains how businesses are structured, what accounting actually is, how debits and credits work, and how everyday transactions link to the financial statements. You will also explore how GST works in Australia, so you can read invoices correctly and handle simple calculations with confidence.
It is the ideal first step for beginners, small business owners and admin staff who want practical foundations before moving into software training or further study. It is 100% online and self-paced, with no exams, so you can learn at your own pace.
Is this course accredited?
This is a non-accredited short course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). What it gives you is genuine, practical accounting and bookkeeping knowledge and an industry-recognised Certificate of Completion that employers value. If you are after a nationally accredited qualification, our education consultants are happy to help you find the right pathway.
Skills you walk away with
- Understand how businesses are structured in Australia
- Explain what accounting is and what it is for
- Use the language of transactions and accounts confidently
- Understand how debits and credits work
- See how transactions flow into financial statements
- Read invoices correctly and handle basic GST calculations
- Build a foundation ready for software training or further study
Who is this course for?
A confident first step into accounts
This course suits beginners, small business owners and admin staff who want practical accounting and bookkeeping basics before moving into software or further study. It is ideal if you want to understand what is happening behind the numbers and feel ready to take the next step.
Roles this course can support
- Junior Bookkeeper
- Finance Assistant
- Accounts Clerk
- Ledger Data Entry Operator
- GST/BAS Assistant
- Accounts Trainee
- Payroll Assistant (Entry level)
- Business Administration Assistant
- Office Support Officer
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant
Course Modules
What you will study
Seven beginner-friendly modules take you from how a business is structured through to the basics of GST.
Understand the main ways businesses are set up in Australia and how that shapes the way they manage their finances.
Get a clear picture of what accounting is, what it is for, and how it supports good business decisions.
Learn the language of accounting and how everyday business transactions are described and recorded.
Get to know the different types of accounts and the terms used to work with them.
See how transactions are recorded using debits and credits, the foundation of double-entry bookkeeping.
Understand how accounts come together to form the financial statements that show how a business is performing.
Learn the basics of GST in Australia so you can read invoices correctly and handle simple calculations.
Course Inclusions
Everything that comes with your enrolment.
- Unlimited tutor support: Knowledgeable tutors from The Career Academy on hand by phone and email whenever you get stuck.
- Beginner-friendly structure: Clear, step-by-step lessons designed for people new to accounting.
- No exams, ever: You are assessed through practical activities, never a stressful sit-down test.
- Hands-on activities: Practical examples so the concepts make sense in the real world.
- 24/7 platform access: Log in and learn whenever and wherever suits you, on any device.
- A foundation to build on: The ideal lead-in to software training such as Xero and MYOB, or further study.
Get Recognised for Your New Skills
When you complete the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Career Academy. It is a practical way to show employers that you understand the fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping when you apply for entry-level accounts roles.
Recognised by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) and the CPD Standards Office for the quality of course delivery. This recognition relates to course quality and is not ASQA or AQF accreditation.
Payment Options
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol in this course. It is built for complete beginners and anyone who wants a clear, confident start in accounting and bookkeeping.
*Additional eligibility criteria may apply and be affected by other factors and personal circumstances. Please speak with our Education Consultants to confirm your eligibility for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers the fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping, including business structures, what accounting is, transactions and accounts, how debits and credits work, financial statements, and the basics of GST in Australia.
The course takes around 15 hours to complete and you have 6 months of unlimited access. Because it is self-paced, you can study whenever it works around your week.
No. There are no entry requirements or prerequisites. This course is designed for complete beginners.
This is a non-accredited short course, so it is not a nationally recognised qualification under the AQF. On completion you receive an industry-recognised Certificate of Completion. If you need a nationally accredited qualification, our education consultants can help.
It is a strong foundation for software training such as Xero and MYOB, for further bookkeeping study, or for applying for entry-level accounts and admin roles.
Select Enrol Now, complete the short enrolment form with your details and payment, and you will receive your login so you can start straight away. Or call our education consultants on 1300 009 924.