Australian Accounting and Payroll Using Xero with Australian Taxation
Practical, hands-on training in Xero, Payroll and Australian Taxation to help you become a confident, job-ready accounting professional.
- Practical training
- Expert trainer support
- Certificate of completion
- Real-world exercises
AUSTAX schedule · 2026
Upcoming sessions
Live weekend training via Zoom. Every batch runs Saturday and Sunday — pick the dates that fit your schedule.
- July 25–26 Sat & Sun Open for enrolment
- August 8–9 Sat & Sun Open for enrolment
- August 22–23 Sat & Sun Open for enrolment
- September 5–6 Sat & Sun Open for enrolment
- September 19–20 Sat & Sun Open for enrolment
- October 3–4 Sat & Sun Open for enrolment
New batch dates are being finalised — message us to be added to the waitlist.
Slots are limited per batch to keep sessions hands-on.
Who is this course for?
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Virtual assistants
& freelancersAdd in-demand Australian skills and attract more international clients.
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Accounting students
& graduatesTurn your knowledge into practical skills and stand out in the job market.
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Career shifters
Start a new career in accounting with confidence and a clear roadmap.
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Small business owners
& office staffUnderstand your finances, payroll and tax obligations more effectively.
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Aspiring Australian
accountantsBuild the skills and foundation used by Australian businesses.
What you will be able to do
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Navigate Xero and use key accounting functions
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Reconcile bank transactions and identify errors
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Record invoices, bills, payments and credit notes
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Process payroll, wages, tax and superannuation
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Understand GST, BAS, PAYG and tax requirements
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Generate and interpret financial reports
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Prepare for Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll assessments
Live training via Zoom
Course Outline
Introduction to Australian Accounting · Detailed Xero navigation and functions
Home 8 topics
- Bank reconciliation
- Fixing and identifying errors — bank to book
- Reconciling transactions for single invoice/bills and batch payment — 2-way approach
- Using Spend Money / Receive Money / Transfer Money
- Bank transactions vs. back transactions
- Cash coding vs. bank rules
- Bank feeds vs. manual
- Importation of bank transactions
Sales and Purchases 4 topics
- Creating invoices and bills using repeating invoices/bills, accepted quotations and approved purchase orders
- Manual invoicing and bills using Dext (Receipt Bank)
- Managing collections from customers and scheduling payments to suppliers
- Creating credit notes, overpayments and partial payments
Reporting, Accounting & Tax 7 topics
- How to use Find and Recode
- Locking periods using Financial Settings
- Manual journals
- History and Notes vs. the Assurance Dashboard
- Tracking categories for invoices and bills
- Using conversion balances
- Generating different financial reports
Contacts 3 topics
- Creating contacts — individual entry and importation
- Merging duplicate contacts
- Automating payment terms and sending invoices to customers
Payroll
Payroll in Xero 12 topics
- Navigating the Payroll tab
- Reviewing employee file information in Xero
- Mandatory requirements for new employees
- Tax File Number declaration
- Different types of superannuation
- National Employment Standards
- Actual payroll processing using Xero
- Reconciling wages, tax and superannuation
- Manual payroll processing — exercises
- Computing PAYG withholding payable using the tax table
- Superannuation
- Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll exam preparation
Australian Taxation
Australian Taxation 15 topics
- Different types of taxation
- Business structures and legislation
- Tax Agent Services Act — qualification and eligibility
- Computing income tax returns for individuals using the AU tax table
- Computing Fringe Benefits Tax liability
- Variation of Fringe Benefits Tax liability
- Luxury Car Tax, Fuel Tax Credit and Wine Equalisation Tax
- Preparing and filing monthly IAS and quarterly BAS
- PAYG instalments — two options for business, plus variations
- GST principles
- Different types of supplies
- Registering for GST and frequency of reporting
- Reporting methods
- Accrual and cash basis
- Invoices and tax invoices
Training schedule
- Saturday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday (review)9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
WHAT OUR STUDENT SAY
Meet your coaches
Learn from experienced mentors
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Coach Mark
Bookkeeping Trainer & MentorEquipping professionals with the skills, systems, and confidence to deliver exceptional service and financial accuracy.
Background
- Customer Service & Travel Operations Expert
- Instructor for QuickBooks and Xero certification reviews
- Experience across Amadeus, Sabre and global travel operations (Amex, Hertz, Carlson Wagonlit)
- QuickBooks & Xero certified
“Great service. Accurate numbers. Stronger business.”
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Coach Cyndy De Leon
HR & Payroll ExpertEmpowering professionals with the right knowledge, tools, and confidence to excel in HR, Payroll, and Bookkeeping.
Background & accomplishments
- BSED Major in Mathematics — Cum Laude
- TESDA National Certificate III in Bookkeeping
- 5+ years as HR Specialist / Payroll Officer
- HR Payroll & Gov't Compliance Trainer; QBO and Xero Certification Review Trainer
“Together, we learn. Together, we grow.”
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Coach Christian A. Manlincon
Accountant & TrainerHelping professionals and business owners simplify numbers, streamline processes, and grow with confidence.
Background & accomplishments
- BS Accountancy
- Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant at an Australian accounting firm — 8 years
- Trainer in Australian Xero Bookkeeping, Payroll and Taxation — 4 years
- Xero Certified (Levels 1, 2, 3) & Xero Payroll Specialist
“Numbers tell the story, we help you write a better one.”
Before you enroll
Frequently asked questions
Do I need accounting experience to join this course?
No prior Australian accounting experience is required. The course starts with an introduction to Australian accounting and full Xero navigation before moving into payroll and taxation, so you can follow along from the beginning.
Basic familiarity with bookkeeping concepts will help you move faster, but virtual assistants, students, career shifters and business owners all join without an accounting background.
What happens if I miss a session? Are recordings available?
Session recordings are provided so you can review anything you missed or revisit topics at your own pace. There is also a dedicated review session on Sunday morning built into the schedule specifically for catching up and clarifying questions.
Because sessions are live and hands-on, we strongly recommend attending in real time — the practical exercises are much easier when you can ask questions as you work.
What is the private community and what do I get from it?
Enrolled students get access to a private community where you can continue asking questions after the training weekend ends, share what you are working on, and learn from the questions other students raise.
It is also where updates on Australian tax and payroll changes get shared — useful given how often ATO thresholds and rates are revised.
Do I need my own Xero subscription to take the course?
You do not need a paid Xero subscription. Xero offers a free demo company that lets you practise every function covered in the course without affecting live client data.
All you need is a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer, and Zoom installed. A second screen is not required but makes following the live demonstrations considerably easier.
Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes. You receive an EZACC Certificate of Completion once you finish the programme, which you can share with employers and clients or add to your LinkedIn profile.
Please note this is separate from Xero's own certifications. The course prepares you for the Xero Advisor and Xero Payroll assessments, but those credentials are issued directly by Xero and taken through their platform.
How do I enrol and what is included in the fee?
Select your preferred batch date and complete enrolment through our secure checkout. The early bird rate is ₱2,299, a ₱200 saving on the regular rate of ₱2,499. Slots per batch are limited to keep sessions hands-on.
Your enrolment covers live instructor-led training, practical accounting exercises, real-world business scenarios, payroll and taxation discussions, the Sunday review session, trainer support, and your certificate of completion.
Still have a question? Message us and we will get back to you, usually the same day.
Ask us anythingWhy train with EZACC
Built for real-world practice
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Live training via Zoom
Real-time sessions with a trainer you can ask questions, not pre-recorded videos.
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Xero Advisor certified
Learn from a trainer holding current Xero Advisor certification.
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Certificate of completion
Finish the programme and receive a certificate you can show employers and clients.
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Hands-on exercises
Work through actual payroll, BAS and reconciliation tasks inside Xero.
Limited slots per batch
Start your Australian accounting career
Two days of live, hands-on training in Xero, Payroll and Australian Taxation delivered over a single weekend via Zoom.
Questions before you enroll? Message us we usually reply same day.