Bachelor of Accountancy – BAcc
Program Overview
Study a Bachelor of Accountancy – BAcc
Keen to become a professional accountant? This specialised degree will lead you to an accountancy career. You can become a member of one of the professional accounting organisations.
The Bachelor of Accountancy will give you the skills needed to analyse accounting and business problems. You will gain a solid foundation in accounting and finance. You will also learn inter-personal and technical skills, knowledge and critical thinking skills. These are essential for success in today’s business environment.
Your study has a solid foundation of compulsory courses, but it also provides some flexibility to choose courses for yourself.
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Location
Auckland, New Zealand
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Course Duration
36 Months
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Tuition Fee
NZ$ 40,459
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Score
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions
Course Content
If you study full-time, in your first year, you’ll take eight 15-credit courses, making a total of 120 credits.
If you wish to study over two semesters, you should aim for 60 credits per semester. You may be able to take some courses at summer school. Make sure you include courses that are prerequisites for the next level of courses you wish to study.
Typical pattern for the Bachelor of Accountancy
Core courses These courses are a compulsory part of your qualification.
Elective courses Follow your interests. Your qualification may have selection guidelines for elective courses.
Year one
110109 Introductory Financial Accounting
115111 Strategic Workplace Communication
115112 Accounting for Business
115113 Economics of Business
115114 Finance Fundamentals
115115 Management in Context
115116 Introduction to Marketing
161101, 161111 or 178111
Year two
110209 Intermediate Financial Accounting
110229 Management Accounting
110249 Accounting Information Systems
110279 Auditing
110289 Taxation
115211 Business Law
125230 Business Finance
Elective
Year three
110303 Integrative Accounting
110309 Advanced Financial Accounting
155203 Law of Business Organisations
155210 Commercial Law
110329 Advanced Management Accounting
300-level course from compulsory list
300-level course from compulsory list
300-level course from compulsory list
Entry Requirement
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.
Becoming a Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) Requirements
If you complete a Bachelor of Accountancy degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to the eligibility criteria to join CA ANZ as a provisional member). After completing three years of practical experience and the CA Programme you will become a Chartered Accountant (CA). Alternatively, after two years of practical experience and a professional competence programme you could become an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA).
CPA Australia Requirements
If you complete your BAcc degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to the eligibility criteria to join CPA Australia as an Associate). After completing the CPA programme and practical experience you will become a CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant).
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Requirements
On completion of your BAcc degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to the eligibility criteria for exemptions from nine ACCA modules). After completing the remaining five ACCA examinations, plus three years of practical experience and a professional ethics module, you will qualify as an ACCA member.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Requirements
If you complete your BAcc degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to exemptions from seven CIMA courses – all five certificates, one operational, and one management). After completing the remaining CIMA syllabus you become a CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant).
Fee and Scholarship
Fees, student loans and free fees scheme
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
Career Prospective:
Fees, student loans and free fees scheme
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.