Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting [Level 7]

This programme is an efficient way for accounting graduates to achieve associate membership of the accounting professions. It is specifically designed for accounting graduates or graduates of an accounting-related degree to complete the academic accounting requirements of the professional bodies so they can specialise in an accounting career. However, graduates of other disciplines who are willing to undertake the pre-requisite programme may also apply.

This programme is designed for those who already have a degree with an accounting major but have not yet reached the academic requirements for associate membership of the professional bodies: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia.

Subject areas include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and law.

At the start of the programme you can make an appointment with the Programme Coordinator to discuss your course of study.

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting you will:

• Meet academic requirements for membership of CA ANZ (ACA or CA Colleges) and CPA and,
• Be academically prepared to undertake your practical experience and professional competence components of the requirements to become a full member of CA ANZ (ACA or CA Colleges) and CPA.

Note: Additional degree courses of first year accounting and first or second year Economics, Law, Finance and Statistics/Quantitative Analysis will also be required by the professional bodies.

This qualification completes the academic requirements of the accounting professional bodies so you can commence your practical experience to become a chartered accountant. This will lead to a wide number of employment opportunities in professional practice, industry and the public sector.

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Academic Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an appropriate degree in Accounting with an acceptable grade.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

●   New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
●   IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
●   PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
●   International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)