Level 7

Study for a degree in accounting

Get the skills to start your chartered accountancy career.
Overview

Programme highlights

Are you looking for a qualification that will equip you with the knowledge, technical, and professional skills in the field of accounting?

Whether you have just left secondary school, have done previous study in related fields, or are wishing to return to study to develop new skills, the Bachelor of Accounting will give you the knowledge and skills to work in an ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable way in a variety of business settings that aligns to Ngā Kaupapa o te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You will learn to apply creative, strategic, and critical thinking to decision-making and problem-solving in evolving business environments and be able to demonstrate effective communication, self-management, digital literacy, and currency as an accounting professional.

You will also get hands-on experience with an accountancy project for a real business.

We will support you to succeed. Our classes are small so we can work closely with you to achieve your goals and, our strong industry relationships keep you up to date with the latest business practices.

This qualification will mean you are equipped to meet the educational requirements for membership of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Practising Accountant Australia (CPA).

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts, and meet one of the following requirements:

i. University Entrance:

1. NCEA Level 3

2. Three subjects at level 3, made up of:

· 14 credits in each of three approved subjects

3. Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:

· 5 credits in reading

· 5 credits in writing

4. Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:

· achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or

· unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).

Or

ii. Satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification.

Or

iii. Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway.

Language literacy admission requirements

All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:

· 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:

- 5 credits in reading

- 5 credits in writing

Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.0 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International ?konga Web-page.

Special & discretionary admission

Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.

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Programme structure

Programme structure

You will need to complete 360 credits.150 credits at level 5, 120 at level 6, 75 credits at level 7 and 15 elective credits at level 5,6 or 7.
Level 5

BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand context (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse organisations and engage with stakeholders in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

BSNS5002 Business environments (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and manage the impact of environmental influences on an organisation.

BSNS5003 Business functions (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to the core business functions of accounting, operations, human resource management, marketing and sales.

BSNS5004 Change and innovation (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to contribute to organisational change and innovation.

ACCY5101 Introduction to accounting and taxation (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply accounting concepts, standards, processes, and tax rules to prepare financial statements.

ACCY5102 Applied accounting (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills and competencies to record and process a range of financial transactions..

ACCY5103 Analysis of financial information (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills and competencies to calculate, analyse and interpret financial information to inform decision making for an organisation..

ACCY5104 Budgets for planning and control (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to prepare and use budgets to monitor performance and determine internal controls to minimise risk for an organisation.

ACCY5105 Commercial law (15 credits)

This course is to enable ākonga to understand the legal system and creation and interpretation of law and to apply knowledge and the skills of finding and applying law to a range of situations.

ACCY5106 Economics (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competence to apply elements of economic theory to contemporary business issues.

Level 6

ACCY6101 Intermediate management accounting (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to use management accounting tools to plan, control and inform decisions about business operations.

ACCY6102 Intermediate financial accounting (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply appropriate reporting framework to prepare and present financial statements.

ACCY6103 Taxation in Aotearoa New Zealand (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply taxation rules to a range of situations and entities.

ACCY6104 Introduction to finance (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply business finance techniques.

ACCY6105 Data analytics (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to analyse and evaluate business data to support decision-making.

ACCY6106 Law of business entities (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply the law to form and operate business entities and structures.

ACCY6107 Research methods (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply research methods within a business environment.

ACCY6108 Accounting information systems (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to evaluate and use accounting information systems and technologies.

Level 7

ACCY7101 Advanced management accounting (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to apply advanced management accounting techniques and skills to inform decision making.

ACCY7102 Advanced financial accounting (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a critical understanding of financial accounting issues within an Aotearoa New Zealand context.

ACCY7103 Auditing and assurance (15 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to operate in the auditing and assurance profession.

ACCY7104 Professional accounting project (30 credits)

This course develops the knowledge, skills, and competencies to undertake a work-based project in accounting.

When planning your degree, remember that not all courses are available each semester. You must check the programme structure above, the pre-requisites, electives and availability of your chosen courses in advance.

Do you want to study a single course, without enrolling into the full programme?

Courses within some of our programmes may be offered as an individual Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Programme entry requirements and course fees apply. For more information, please speak to our friendly Ask Me! team.

Careers and pathways

Career opportunities

Roles in business accounting such as: financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, treasury, banking and finance, risk management, business consultancy, across the private and public sector.

For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.

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Free study for the first year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the government’s fees-free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.

Information is correct as at 29 November 2023. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2024 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2024 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2024 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2024 are based on the 2023 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2024. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pūkenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.