New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), Accounting Strand
Accounting
A course by
Toi Ohomai
Start your accounting career with practical, real-world skills in financial transactions, reporting, budgeting, and ethical practice—your first step towards becoming a chartered accountant.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Process financial transactions
Gain practical skills in processing financial transactions using real-life scenarios.
Apply accounting concepts
Apply accounting concepts to financial statements and reports for accuracy and compliance.
Prepare budgets and monitor business performance
Prepare business budgets and monitor performance to enable informed financial decision-making.
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma provides students with practical accounting skills, including processing financial transactions, applying accounting concepts, preparing budgets, applying tax rules, and evaluating financial risks. The course uses real-life situations and is the first step towards a career as an accounting technician or a pathway to becoming a chartered accountant. Upon successful completion, students can progress to the second year of the Bachelor of Accounting at Toi Ohomai, leading to full Chartered Accountant certification.
Course Content
- Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context
- Business Functions
- Business Environments
- Change and Innovation
- Introduction to Accounting and Taxation
- Applied Accounting
- Analysis of Financial Information
- Budgets for Planning and Control
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years of age at course start
NCEA Level 2 including 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or above, or equivalent
Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway
Special or discretionary admission possible for applicants with appropriate experience or aged 20+
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
Future employment opportunities might be
Accounting Technician
Analyst
Business Banker
Office Manager
Finance Manager
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