Graduate Diploma in Accounting

Otago Polytechnic

This programme is useful for people who may be seeking a promotion within their current job or who want to broaden their skill base.It allows you to extend your knowledge in a complementary discipline without having to undertake a full degree.With a skillset in accounting you will be in constant demand for your ability to plan and record the financial performance of every kind of commercial venture. You could work in a diverse range of organisations, including public sector entities, national and multi-national corporations, NGO’s and self-employment options.During this programme, you'll learn how to record and process financial transactions and prepare financial statements and cash budgets for entities in accordance with current accounting practices in New Zealand. You'll do a series of compulsory accounting courses and complete a practical industry project.