HIGH ACHIEVER PROGRAM
The High Achiever Program is designed for ambitious accounting professionals and graduates who want to master advanced Financial, Management, and Tax Accounting skills. This all-in-one program combines real-world corporate accounting, public practice tax expertise, and AI-powered tools to make you job-ready for senior roles in both commercial and public accounting sectors.
Advanced Accounting & Tax Training
Free Accounting Internship Included
Study Method: Flexible online learning with practical case studies and real client files.
Duration: 4 Weeks to 6 Months (part-time).
Pre-requisite: Basic accounting knowledge or completion of the Job Ready Program.
Software: Xero Tax, MYOB, and AI-powered accounting tools.
Software: Xero Tax/Tax Assist
Career Path Options
The High Achiever Program prepares you for advanced roles, such as:
- Management Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Financial Accountant
- Assistant Tax Manager
- Graduate Accountant
- Junior Auditor
- Bookkeeper (advanced level)
What makes you stand out:
Gain expertise in tax return preparation (individual, company, trust, partnership), cost centre analysis, BAS, and AI-powered reporting and forecasting.
Who Is It For?
- Accounting graduates and professionals aiming to advance their career with in-depth technical training.
- University or TAFE graduates who want to stand out by mastering taxation and corporate reporting.
- Career changers seeking practical accounting and tax experience to transition into senior roles.
- Accounting professionals looking to upskill with AI-driven financial analysis and document automation.
Entry Requirement & Duration
Suitable for those with basic accounting knowledge or prior experience.
Approximate training duration: 4 Weeks to 6 Months (flexible part-time).
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Course List - Commercial Sector
1. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Learn how to manage invoices, supplier payments, and customer receivables using real-world accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls.
2. Credit Card Reconciliation
Gain hands-on experience reconciling company credit card transactions and identifying discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
3. Bank Reconciliation
Master the process of matching bank statements with company ledgers to identify errors, missing transactions, and improve financial accuracy.
4. Inventory Management
Understand how to record, track, and reconcile inventory, including cost allocations and adjustments.
5. Prepayments
Learn how to record and manage prepayments, deferrals, and their impact on profit and loss reporting.
6. Fixed Asset Register
Understand how to maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers, calculate depreciation, and generate asset reports.
7. Accruals
Gain practical experience in recording and adjusting accruals for expenses and revenues, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
8. Cost Centre Analysis
Learn how to allocate costs across departments or business units to support strategic decision-making and budget management.
9. Business Activity Statement (BAS)
Hands-on BAS preparation and GST reconciliation, ensuring full compliance with ATO requirements and deadlines.
10. Payroll and Single Touch Payroll (STP)
Learn how to process payroll, manage employee entitlements, and comply with STP reporting standards in Australia.
Course List - Public Practice Sector
11. Tax Entities and Planning
Understand the fundamentals of tax structures, planning strategies, and the differences between individual, partnership, trust, and company entities.
12. Individual Tax Return and Case Study
Prepare individual tax returns using real-world examples and ATO-compliant software.
13. Partnership Tax Return and Case Study
Learn to complete partnership tax returns, including income allocation, deductions, and lodgement requirements.
14. Trust Tax Return and Case Study
Develop the skills to prepare trust tax returns, manage beneficiaries’ distributions, and ensure compliance.
15. Company Tax Return
Master company tax lodgements, including the preparation of income tax schedules and adjustments.
16. Company Tax Return Case Study & SMSF Introduction
Work through a real company tax return scenario and gain a foundational understanding of self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
17. Interview Coaching and Career Preparation
Receive tailored interview coaching, resume feedback, and industry insights to excel in job applications and interviews.
New AI Modules
18. AI Fundamentals 1 – How to Train ChatGPT for Career Success
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to create, optimize, and polish resumes and cover letters, improving your chances of landing interviews.
19. AI Fundamentals 2 – How to Secure Job Opportunities on LinkedIn
Discover AI-driven strategies to enhance your LinkedIn profile, create optimized content, and connect with recruiters effectively.
20. Using AI Tools to Improve Bookkeeping Quality
Explore AI automation features in accounting software to streamline bookkeeping tasks, minimise errors, and enhance productivity.
21. Using AI Tools for Business Analysis
Learn how to leverage AI-powered data analysis tools to generate insightful reports on business performance and financial health.
22. Using AI Tools to Execute Business Ideas
Understand how AI can help you plan, test, and implement new business ideas, from forecasting to cost analysis and project evaluation
Internship Programs
Get Job-Ready with Real-World, AI-Enhanced Accounting Experience
At Platinum Professional Training, our internship program goes beyond theory. You’ll work on real client files, mastering core accounting tasks while learning how to leverage AI tools and automation to improve accuracy, speed, and business insights.
Our internship projects are designed to mirror real accounting roles so you can confidently step into your first job.
What You’ll Work On
Project 1: Internal Accounts Management (2 Quarters)
- Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Petty Cash, Bank Reconciliation, and Credit Card Reconciliation.
- Using AI bots for automated transaction matching, anomaly detection, and trend analysis.
Project 2: General Ledger Transactions (2 Quarters)
- Fixed Asset Register (FAR) updates, BAS preparation, and Cost Centre Analysis.
- Learning AI-driven cost centre dashboards and payroll analysis to identify trends and optimise reporting.
Project 3: Annual Financial Year Accounting & Tax (Tax Client)
- Using AI tools to extract, organise, and validate financial and tax data, reducing manual processing time.
Project 4: Financial Year-End Closing (Tax Client)
- AI-assisted profit and loss (P&L) analysis to generate insights and highlight cost-saving opportunities.
Tax Return Preparation
- ATO-compliant personal tax returns.
- Managing property-related deductions and rental income.
- BAS reporting and expense analysis.
- Beneficiary income distributions and tax compliance.
- Income allocation and expense reconciliation.
- Corporate tax schedules, adjustments, and compliance.
Student Reviews – Platinum Professional Training Sydney
Our students have successfully launched their accounting careers with the help of our job-ready programs and real-world internship experience. Read what our graduates say about the quality of our training, hands-on projects, and professional support.
What we offer
- CPA-Qualified Trainers and Industry Mentors
- AI-Powered Accounting Skills – Learn to use AI for bookkeeping, financial analysis, and document automation.
- Xero and Hubdoc Certified Supervisors
- Flexible Online Learning – Study anytime, anywhere with lifetime access to resources.
- Unlimited Xero and MYOB Access – Practice real-world accounting tasks.
- Free Access to Xero Tax and AI-integrated tax tools.
- Comprehensive Corporate Month-End Procedures – From reconciliations to P&L reporting.
- Real Company Accounts & Tax Return Case Studies – Full cycle from engagement to lodgement.
- Online Internship – Gain real-world experience and a professional reference.
What you gain
- Certificate of Completion (recognised by employers).
- Xero Certificate and hands-on accounting software proficiency.
Professional Reference Letter and phone reference check. - Practical AI Skills – Using ChatGPT for resume creation, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview prep.
- Professional Resume Makeover tailored for accounting roles.
- 1-on-1 Interview Coaching & Job Support.
- Experience with CPA Practice – Work on real client files.
- Career Guidance with Accountants and detailed job-hunting action plans.
- CPD Hours to meet professional development requirements.
- Exclusive Internship Opportunities for standout candidates.
