Accounting & Finance
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
The Accounting and Finance programme at Auckland Royal Academy provides a dual qualification pathway, combining the rigour of professional accounting with a comprehensive grounding in financial markets, investment theory, and corporate finance. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers that bridge the gap between financial reporting and strategic financial management, a profile highly valued by employers in banking, investment, and corporate advisory sectors.
Throughout the programme you study side by side with students pursuing specialist accounting and finance tracks, engaging in cross-disciplinary projects that reflect how finance and accounting professionals collaborate in the workplace. Case studies involve the analysis of New Zealand-listed companies, global investment portfolios, and real merger and acquisition transactions, developing your ability to evaluate financial risk and opportunity.
Career Opportunities
Graduates pursue diverse careers including financial analyst, investment banker, corporate treasurer, financial controller, and portfolio manager. The combined qualification is particularly valued by employers seeking professionals who can navigate both the technical requirements of financial reporting and the strategic demands of capital allocation and risk management across New Zealand and international markets.
Program Learning Outcomes
Integrate accounting and finance competencies to analyse organisational financial health, evaluate investment proposals, and develop capital structure recommendations supported by quantitative evidence.
Apply financial modelling, valuation techniques, and risk analysis frameworks to support investment decisions in equity, debt, and derivatives markets within New Zealand and global contexts.
Demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance requirements, ensuring that financial communications meet the expectations of investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting I | 4 | ACCT 101 |
| Introduction to Finance | 4 | FINC 101 |
| Business Statistics | 3 | STAT 101 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Management Accounting | 4 | ACCT 201 |
| Corporate Finance | 4 | FINC 201 |
| Investment Analysis | 4 | FINC 210 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Auditing & Assurance | 4 | ACCT 301 |
| Financial Risk Management | 4 | FINC 310 |
| Taxation & Compliance NZ | 3 | ACCT 310 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Financial Accounting | 4 | ACCT 401 |
| Portfolio Management | 4 | FINC 401 |
| Strategic Finance Capstone | 4 | FINC 490 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 12 |
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.