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New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), Accounting Strand

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

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

FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS

  • Bachelor of Accounting

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Business, Design and Service Industries

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$25,000.00 (US$ 14,913) per year
Homestay Accommodation - Starting 230 (per week)
Start date

July 2025

Venue

Mokoia Campus

Rotorua,

Rotorua,

Auckland,

3015, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$25,000.00 (US$ 14,913) per year
Homestay Accommodation - Starting 230 (per week)
Start date

July 2025

Venue

Windermere Campus

70 Windermere Drive,

TAURANGA,

Poike,

3112, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Level 5 certificate or diploma

English Language requirements:

IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0; TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) score of 46 (with a writing score of 14); Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests; PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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