Accounting
You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Accounting at Auckland Royal Academy develops the financial expertise and professional judgement needed to succeed in public accounting, corporate finance, and advisory roles. The programme covers financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, and business law within the New Zealand regulatory framework, preparing graduates for CPA and CA qualification pathways and careers with firms across the country and internationally.
Working through real financial statements, case studies drawn from New Zealand companies, and simulated audit engagements, you develop the analytical precision and ethical grounding that define excellent accountants. Our faculty include experienced chartered accountants and tax advisers who connect academic theory to current practice, ensuring you graduate with both conceptual understanding and practical skills valued by employers.
Career Opportunities
Auckland Royal Academy Accounting graduates work as chartered accountants, financial controllers, tax advisers, management accountants, and internal auditors across New Zealand's public and private sectors. Many join the Big Four accounting firms or regional practices, while others move into chief financial officer and finance director roles at corporations, government agencies, and not-for-profit organisations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Prepare and analyse financial statements in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards, demonstrating technical accuracy and sound professional judgement.
Apply taxation law and management accounting techniques to support business decision-making, cost control, budgeting, and strategic financial planning in diverse organisational contexts.
Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, and professional scepticism in all accounting and auditing tasks, applying ethical frameworks consistent with the requirements of New Zealand's professional accounting bodies.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting I | 4 | ACCT 101 |
| Business Mathematics | 3 | MATH 110 |
| Introduction to Economics | 3 | ECON 101 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Management Accounting | 4 | ACCT 201 |
| Taxation Principles NZ | 3 | ACCT 210 |
| Business Law | 3 | LAWS 220 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Auditing & Assurance | 4 | ACCT 301 |
| Financial Accounting II | 4 | ACCT 305 |
| Cost Accounting | 3 | ACCT 310 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Taxation | 3 | ACCT 410 |
| Strategic Management Accounting | 4 | ACCT 420 |
| Professional Accounting Capstone | 4 | ACCT 490 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 11 |
Contact us
3/60 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
How to Apply?
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.