Study the latest accounting practices and principles and prepare to launch your career in business.This programme is designed to enable you to perform the vital role that accounting plays across all facets of business today. You’ll learn about up-to-date accounting principles and practices including how to: record and process financial transactions using accounting software apply tax rules for compliance utilise accounting concepts to prepare statements communicate financial information prepare budgets assess risks and adhere to professional ethics. To complement your technical accounting learning, you’ll also study core areas of business including organisational structures and cultures, business functions and environments, and influences for change and innovation.
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
NZ$26,572.00 (13,37,360)
per year
Start date
February 2027
Venue
City Campus, Christchurch
130 Madras Street,
Christchurch,
Canterbury,
8011, South Island, New Zealand
Entry requirements
For international students
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol (or provide a completed Early release form), and meet one of the following requirements: Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including: 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above OR An equivalent of the above OR Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway. If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.