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NONAC08006

Xero Accounting

Non-accredited Short Course

Master Xero Accounting

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast
WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 10 Feb 2025 Duration: 4 weeks View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$485

Course overview

This course includes set up, conversion, payroll, advanced procedures and day-to-day operations and is suitable for anyone requiring working knowledge of Xero operations. It gives you confidence that you have the skills to operate Xero within your business structure or to gain employment as an accounts clerk using Xero Accounting and Payroll. You will need prior knowledge of basic accounting terminology before enrolling in this course.  This is an interactive course where questions are welcome.

Topics include:

  • Navigating Xero Accounting
  • Bank feeds and reconciliations
  • Cash coding
  • Set up a Xero company file
  • Conversion dates and importing balances
  • Setting up and importing chart of accounts
  • Setting up customer and supplier cards
  • Setting up inventory and tracking
  • Import a bank statement
  • Perform a bank reconciliation
  • Code payments through spend money
  • Code and allocate cash receipts
  • Create quotes, orders and invoices
  • Process and issue credit notes
  • Record customer payments
  • Deal with bad debts
  • Process purchases
  • Record and code supplier payments
  • GST reporting and overview
  • Work with reports
  • Complete a Business Activity Statement (BAS) using Xero
  • End of year procedures
  • Setting up payroll
  • Set up employees cards
  • Implementing tracking against employees
  • Processing a payroll
  • Advanced procedures

This short course is non-accredited therefore is not registered with the National Training Register.

Course outcome:

Statement of Participation

Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

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CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport
On Campus
10 Feb 2025
4 weeks
Part time 1 day per week 9am - 2.30pm
Monday
  • Full fee: $485

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

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Southport

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

10 Feb 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

4 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week 9am - 2.30pm
Monday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $485

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
  • You will study online however your classes will be delivered in real time via a scheduled timetable. You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom. Learn more

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STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Online virtual classroom
22 Feb 2025
5 weeks
Part time 1 day per week 9am - 2pm via Zoom
Saturday
  • Full fee: $485

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Online virtual classroom

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    100%
  • On Campus Time
    0%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

22 Feb 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

5 weeks
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time 1 day per week 9am - 2pm via Zoom
Saturday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $485

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

Yes
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

No assessment
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Zoom

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Xero Accounting (NONAC08006)

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Xero Accounting

COURSE CODE: NONAC08006
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

It is highly recommended that you have:-

  • an understanding of account keeping for business and a basic understanding of bookkeeping terms; and
  • sound computer literacy skills, including the ability to follow the teacher’s instructions navigating the computer

Resources required

Classroom delivery

  • You will need a web based email account for your lessons, eg. Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail etc. This account cannot already be linked with Xero, and also ensuring this isn’t a work based email account.
  • Please bring a pen and paper for taking notes and a USB for saving files.
  • Please note: you are advised to bring your own refreshments.

Southport Campus

  • You will need to present your Confirmation of Enrolment to the car park attendant each week to be eligible for discounted parking.

Robina Campus 

  • We recommend using public transport or
  • If you are driving, BEFORE you arrive, please download the EasyPark App, set up your account and in the Search bar at top of the screen, type ‘Tafe’ and select the appropriate parking area to set as your location – something similar to this will appear- Care Park Australia street parking, private, 1 day duration.
  • We highly recommend you download the app and enter the details prior to arriving as there may be no signal in the basement. If you have any issues reach out to security on campus located on the ground floor near the lifts.
  • Parking can be accessed via Paddington Place. ONLY park in the spaces marked with the Red TAFE Queensland logo on the ground on either B1 or B2 to avoid being fined by Easy Park. 
    Please be aware that parking spaces can fill early.

Please note: The Seedpod Cafe on site at our Robina Campus is not open for business on the weekend or in the evenings so you are advised to bring your own refreshments.
The Green Fields restaurant & bar on site at our Robina Campus is open from 4pm-9pm most days of the week. Green Fields information.

 

Online Virtual Classroom
You will need:

  • a personal computer or laptop to participate actively in this course. The computer must have speakers, a microphone and internet access (webcam optional).
  • a quiet and ergonomically correct work area to participate actively in this course with no or little distractions.
  • a web based email account e.g. Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail etc.
  • a pen and paper for taking notes.
  • You will receive by email a Zoom meeting link in the days leading up to the first lesson. This won’t be provided on enrolment.
  • You do not need a Zoom app or licence to attend the lessons, you can join using the URL (web link) the teacher provides if you prefer.

Important information

Online Virtual Classroom: structure of attendance: 2hrs 30 mins of learning / 30 minute break / 2 hrs of learning.

Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.

For privacy reasons - Online lessons are not to be recorded or photographed by attendees and sessions are not to be shared on any other platform. 
Online lessons are also not recorded by facilitators.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.