Understand and process accounting information in a range of business environments.
This qualification allows you to add a specialisation in accounting to further your career. You will use your existing graduate skills or extensive experience to start your business study at the equivalent level to the final year of a business degree. The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a great option if you are seeking promotion in your existing employment, wish to widen your skill and knowledge base and keep ahead in the knowledge game or if you are considering a career change, including self-employment. Your studies will see you process and evaluate a full set of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in New Zealand. On completion, you will demonstrate a technical, analytical and conceptual understanding of the role of accounting in the business environment. The programme is made up of six compulsory courses and one elective.