ClearDesk Academy

Practical training. Direct from New Zealand.

Your accounting knowledge.
Put into practice.

For A/L Commerce and AAT students, working accountants and finance professionals β€” practical training delivered directly by ClearDesk, a company operating in New Zealand.

An illustrative accounting workspace overlooking Auckland harbour
Live online NZ β†’ Sri Lanka Β· Middle East Β· Worldwide
  • A company operating in New Zealand
  • Professionals currently working there
  • Live online Β· Group & one-to-one
Find your starting point

Built around where you are. And where you want to go.

01

A/L Commerce & AAT students

Turn classroom knowledge into everyday bookkeeping skills. Build confidence with transaction records, reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Build your practical foundation β†’
02

Middle East accountants & finance professionals

Planning your next accounting or finance role in New Zealand or Australia? Add Xero, MYOB and practical NZ accounting workflows to your existing experience.

Prepare for your next market β†’
03

Finance professionals planning a career move

Refresh a specific system or strengthen a practical skill. Discuss focused one-to-one training shaped around your experience and the work you want to understand.

Focus on the skills you need next β†’
Explore the skills

Practical skills behind everyday accounting work.

01

Practical bookkeeping

Transaction records, source documents, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and a practical month-end checklist.

Practise: prepare a cashbook and reconciliation using fictional transactions.
02

Xero & MYOB workflows

System navigation, invoices, bills, bank coding, reconciliations and reporting. Software access and any licence requirements are confirmed before enrolment.

Practise: follow an example transaction through to a useful report.
03

NZ GST & IRD workflows

GST records, transaction classification, supporting workpapers, an introduction to myIR and the distinction between filing and payment responsibilities.

Practise: build a NZ GST workpaper from sample data. Educational content; not personal tax advice.
04

Independent IPA / IFA guidance

Understand published membership pathways, organise your document checklist and identify questions to confirm directly with the relevant professional body.

Take away: a checklist of requirements to investigate. Membership decisions remain with IPA / IFA.
From example to understanding

Learn the workflow. Try the task. Get feedback.

Work through fictional transactions and practice documents, explain your reasoning and learn how to spot errors. No sharing of real client records or IRD passwords is needed.

01Sample transactionsInvoices Β· Bills Β· Bank records
02Record & reconcileBookkeeping Β· Systems Β· Checks
03Review & feedbackExplain Β· Check Β· Improve

Two ways to build your practical skills

Live online groups

Tutor-led sessions, practical exercises and space for questions. Prerequisites, session dates and group availability are confirmed before enrolment.

Find your training pathway

Focused one-to-one training

Discuss a scope based on your experience and goals. Refresh Xero or MYOB, or focus on the bookkeeping workflows you want to strengthen.

Find your training pathway

We confirm scope, duration, delivery format and availability in writing. You receive the currency, applicable taxes, software costs and cancellation terms before payment. An enquiry is not a paid booking.

Before you enquire

Can I get Sinhala support?

Yes. Training is delivered in English with Sinhala support. Tell us the language support you need when you enquire.

What does training cost, and when does it start?

We confirm scope, duration, delivery format and availability in writing. You receive the currency, applicable taxes, software costs and cancellation terms before payment. An enquiry is not a paid booking.

Does this include Australian tax or BAS training?

The advertised GST and IRD content is specific to New Zealand. It does not imply Australian tax or BAS training. Tell us your destination and learning goals so we can confirm what the training covers.

Will this guarantee a job or professional membership?

No. This is independent practical education. We do not guarantee jobs, visas, migration outcomes, membership or vendor certification. No endorsement or partnership with IPA, IFA or software vendors is claimed.

Read the Academy training terms

ClearDesk Academy

Let’s plan your next skills step.

Tell us your background, current country and the skills you want to develop.

info@cleardesk.co.nz+64 20 4010 1914WhatsApp / BOTIMBOTIM app Β· +64 20 4010 1914Open BOTIM and use the number above.

Independent education. NZ tax content relates to New Zealand. No job, visa or membership guarantees.