Employers are looking for skilled and adaptable students who can keep up with technological developments.

Start studying towards a career in accounting starting with the first step towards becoming a chartered accountant. You will gain practical skills using real-life situations for processing financial transactions, applying accounting concepts to financial statements and reports, preparing budgets and monitoring business performance, financial decision making, application of tax rules to small business and individuals, evaluating and determining financial risk and act in accordance with the accounting profession’s Code of Ethics.

Through the KPMG Junior Accountant Programme, you could apply for a junior accounting role with KPMG and study through Toi Ohomai, starting with the NZ Diploma in Business (Level 5).

Once you complete your New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (strand in accounting), you can continue study and gain your certification to be a Chartered Accountant by completing the CPA approved Bachelor of Applied Management (strand in accounting).

This course is offered through a combination of on-campus tutorials, online activities and self-directed learning.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting) (Level 5)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Depending on the strand you choose, employment opportunities may include:

• accounting technician
• analyst
• business banker
• event manager
• marketing executive
• office manager
• sales executive

TOPICS YOU'LL COVER

Compulsory topics for all specialties are:

• Organisations in a New Zealand Context
• Business Fundamentals
• Business Environments
• Change Management

Accounting topics:

• Accounting Concepts
• Accounting Practices and Tax
• Financial Performance and Ethics
• Risk Management

This course is also offered partly online.

FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS

• Bachelor of Business (BBus)