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Academic level: Level 5
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Programme credits: 120 Credits
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Delivery method: Online study
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Programme cost:$0 - See the fees tab to learn more
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Student loan - AvailableStudent loans and eligibility
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Time limit: Maximum completion timeWithin -12 weeks of your first enrolment
Kick start your business career with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting).
The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) is a recognised qualification for the Accounting Technicians designation of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
What you will learn
As well as knowledge in accounting you will also learn how to:
- Record and process a wide range of financial transactions, including the use of appropriate dedicated accounting software.
- Apply tax rules for individuals and small businesses to ensure compliance.
- Apply accounting concepts and standards to prepare financial statements and reports.
- Interpret and communicate financial and non-financial information to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to assist them in making decisions.
- Prepare and communicate budgets to internal stakeholders and monitor the business's performance against them.
- Evaluate financial and business risk of an entity and identify the internal controls that could be applied to minimise or mitigate the risk.
- Act in accordance with the accounting profession's Code of Ethics.
Study pathways
After you complete the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Accounting) you can fast track to a Bachelor of Applied Management through our Advanced Standing programme. When you do, 120 credits from your New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) will go towards your degree.
Career opportunities
This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in a range of operational roles in New Zealand businesses. As a graduate of the programme you will have the skills to work as a:
- finance administrator
- accounting technician
- accounts payable/receivable specialist.
Is this programme right for you?
If you aren't sure what programme will best suit your study and career goals, talk to one of our Student Advisors.
- CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
- Freephone 0508 650 200
Is this programme right for you?
If you aren't sure what programme will best suit your study and career goals, talk to one of our Student Advisors.
- CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
- Freephone 0508 650 200
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