LAUNCHING SOON! Online Courses Australia’s Advanced Bookkeeping with Xero course is designed to take your bookkeeping skills beyond the basics. Build practical, job-ready Xero skills across receivables and payables, fixed assets, budgeting, GST and BAS, financial reporting, projects and job costing — helping you manage more complex bookkeeping tasks with confidence...
"I’m really enjoying the Xero Essentials course. Everything is clearly explained and easy to follow, with practical examples that have helped me feel much more confident using Xero. I love being able to study at my own pace and fit the course around my kids. It’s also reassuring knowing support is available if I need it!" - Larissa Bailey
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This practical online Advanced Bookkeeping with Xero course is designed for bookkeepers, accounts professionals, business owners and experienced Xero users who want to move beyond everyday bookkeeping and develop more advanced, job-relevant skills.
Whether you’re looking to progress your bookkeeping career, take on greater financial responsibilities at work or gain deeper visibility over your own business finances, this course explores more complex bookkeeping processes and how to manage them effectively within Xero.
You’ll develop practical skills across receivables and payables, bad debt control, fixed assets, budgeting, GST and BAS reconciliation, financial analysis, reporting, projects and job costing, all through flexible online learning you can complete at your own pace.
Advanced Bookkeeping Skills. Greater Xero Confidence.
The benefits of completing this course include:
- CPD-endorsed, supporting your ongoing professional development
- Build advanced, job-relevant bookkeeping skills using Xero
- Strengthen your management of receivables, payables and bad debts
- Learn how to manage fixed assets, depreciation, disposals and reconciliation
- Develop practical budgeting, variance analysis and performance review skills
- Use tracking categories to improve data quality and financial reporting
- Build confidence managing BAS corrections and GST reconciliation
- Develop your ability to interpret financial information and business performance
- Create more advanced templates and professional business documents
- Learn how to use Xero Projects for job costing and expense control
- FREE access to the CCH eBook library upon enrolment
- Access trusted resources created by industry experts to support further learning and professional development
- Gain an industry-led course endorsed by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards)
This course is ideal for:
- Bookkeepers looking to develop more advanced Xero capabilities
- Accounts assistants and finance administrators ready to expand their skill set
- Accounting and finance professionals wanting to strengthen their practical Xero knowledge
- Small business owners who want greater visibility and control over their business finances
- Office managers and administrators with bookkeeping or financial responsibilities
- Existing Xero users ready to progress beyond everyday bookkeeping tasks
What you will learn:
1. Xero Orientation: Navigate, Practise & Get Confident
2. Receivables, Payables & Bad Debt Control
3. Fixed Assets: Depreciation, Disposal & Reconciliation
4. Budgeting, Variance & Performance Review
5. Tracking Categories: Data Quality & Reporting
6. BAS Corrections, GST Reconciliation & Financial Analysis
7. Advanced Templates & Business Documents
8. Projects, Job Costing & Expense Control
By the end of the course, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how to use Xero for more advanced bookkeeping and financial management tasks, helping you manage accounts, analyse financial performance and support better business decisions with greater confidence.
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Why students love learning with us
We don't use dense academic text books. Instead, we design digestible step-by-step modules and high-quality video sessions, backed by 24/7 tutorial support. The lessons are all taught on demand, and assessments are generally short answer or multiple-choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed. They’re perfect for people with busy lives and families who want to better themselves while unlocking better opportunities.
We are CPD endorsed. Completing CPD-endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points are recognised by employers. You will receive evidence of your CPD points on your Course Completion Acknowledgement and digital badge issued by
Credly.
100% online and on-demand
Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.
Dedicated round-the-clock support
We're here to help, whenever and wherever you need it. Access expert support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri) or reach us on live chat, 7 days a week.
Real world, industry-led learning
Our courses are designed in collaboration with institutions, employers and industry experts to equip you with practical, real-world skills that will advance your career and broaden your mind.
Choose how and when you pay for your course. Pay upfront with your credit card or Apple Pay, set up a flexible payment plan or use Afterpay or Latitude Pay to buy now, pay later.
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CPD Endorsement and Digital Badge (Credential)
We are CPD endorsed. Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points are recognised by employers. You will receive evidence of your CPD points on your Course Completion Acknowledgement and digital badge issued by Credly.
Click here to find out more about CPD
CPD stands for
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their skills and knowledge. Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points can then be used in your portfolio/resume or future career as a professional. Online Courses Australia is endorsed with the CPD Service.
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Digital Badge (Credential)
Along with your OCA Course Completion Acknowledgement, you'll also receive a Digital Badge (from
Credly).
What will a Credly digital badge issued by Online Courses Australia do for you?
A quality credential clearly explains what you can do, what you did to earn this and who says you
earned it. It is more than a piece of paper.
- The digital version of a credential is easy to share online.
- The digital version of a credential is secure.
- This is a trusted method for real-time verification; it is not self-reported.
- You'll see direct connections between skills and jobs.
Unlock your potential and enhance your professional opportunities with these features:
- Share your digital badge via LinkedIn and other social platforms
- Share your digital badge to a mobile wallet for on-the-job credential verification
- Customise your Micro-Credential(s)
- Accept, view and share your digital badge in your local language
- Access labor market insights for your desired industry
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Career Pathways
- Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant
- Accounts Payable or Receivable Officer
- Payroll Officer/Payroll Administrator
- Finance or Accounts Administrator
- Office Administrator/Manager
- Small Business Owner/Operator
- Administration Assistant with Accounts Duties
- Junior Finance Team Member
- Virtual Assistant with Bookkeeping Duties
- Business Support Officer
Course Delivery + Learner Support
Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Assessments are short-answer and multiple-choice
Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
One-on-one mentor support
Lifetime Access
Live chat, 7 days a week
Course Topics
Xero Orientation: Navigate, Practise & Get Confident
Receivables, Payables & Bad Debt Control
Fixed Assets: Depreciation, Disposal & Reconciliation
Budgeting, Variance & Performance Review
Tracking Categories: Data Quality & Reporting
BAS Corrections, GST Reconciliation & Financial Analysis
Advanced Templates & Business Documents
Projects, Job Costing & Expense Control
