Online Accounting and Bookkeeping Exam Classes

Teach small online groups to pass accounting and bookkeeping exams, with evening and weekend classes.

Startup costA$500 to A$2.5k
Monthly revenueA$1k to A$5k
Time needed6+ h/week
First incomeWeeks

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

Live online classes and recorded lessons that help students prepare for accounting and bookkeeping exams and coursework, such as university units, professional body exams or bookkeeping software skills. You teach and coach. You do not issue qualifications.

Your first three steps

  1. Pick one exam or skill area (for example introductory bookkeeping or a specific uni unit) and check what students struggle with in online forums
  2. Build a 4 to 6 week course outline with practice questions, and set up a simple booking and payment page
  3. Run a discounted pilot class with 5 to 8 students and ask for reviews and referrals
Who pays

Students paying for themselves, career changers, and small employers who want staff trained in bookkeeping basics.

How it makes money

Fees per course or per term, monthly subscriptions for ongoing classes, and extra for one-to-one coaching or practice exam packs.

Skills that help
  • Strong accounting or bookkeeping knowledge
  • Clear teaching and explaining
  • Comfortable with video calls and online tools
Watch out for
  • Only registered training organisations can issue nationally recognised qualifications, so check ASQA rules and avoid implying you can
  • Check copyright before using exam materials, textbooks or software screenshots in your lessons
  • Check whether your qualifications and experience are enough for what you claim, and be careful with promises about pass rates
  • Public liability or professional indemnity insurance is worth checking, plus ABN and GST once you reach the threshold

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start online accounting classes?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on your video and recording setup, teaching platform, lesson materials and basic marketing. Keeping to live group classes can help keep costs down.

How much can online accounting exam classes earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on class sizes, your pricing and how many sessions you run. This is a rough estimate, and results depend on how quickly you attract students.

What rules should I check before teaching accounting exam prep?

Only registered training organisations can issue nationally recognised qualifications, so check ASQA rules and avoid implying you can. Check copyright on exam materials, textbooks and software screenshots, be careful with pass-rate promises, and check insurance, ABN and GST.

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