About Diploma In Accounting in Aspire2 International
Love managerial accounting, audit and assurance, payroll software and taxation? Carve a career in New Zealand with our one-year Diploma in Accounting. You’ll learn all about the New Zealand accounting environment and gain the perfect building blocks for employment or further studies in professional accountancy.
Overview
This programme sets you up with the practical accounting skills small and medium sized New Zealand businesses are crying out for. Learn to prepare GST returns, PAYE and income tax returns, become proficient in MYOB, Xero, and Payroll systems, and master Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Launch your accounting career with this NZQA accredited qualification and make a positive contribution to economic growth.
Outcomes
On completion of this programme, graduates will have the skills required to integrate well into New Zealand organisations and contribute confidently within a range of organisational frameworks and functions. They will be able to:
- Illustrate the ability to use accounting software for businesses and payroll software in the work place
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of concepts, academic theories and models underpinning managerial accounting, financial accounting taxation, audit and assurance, and financial management
- Think critically and systematically about business problems and issues and propose solutions
- Analyse and make recommendations in respect of business financial issues and submission of capital investment reports.
Graduates may progress to pursing an accountancy professional body membership in New Zealand or pursue an ACCA professional qualification.
Graduates may undertake further study towards degree and other programmes across a number of business disciplines.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have completed at least a Diploma level 6 or equivalent in a technology related area, or any degree from a recognised institution
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall band score of at least 6.0 (Academic), with no individual band less than 5.5
- PTE : have a Pearson Academic Test score of 50 and above with no individual band score less than 42
Aspire 2 International school Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (1 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 17250 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 16250 |
| Information Technology (IT) (6 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 16250 - NZD 17250 |
| Banking & Finance (2 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 16250 - NZD 17250 |
| Management (8 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 11000 - NZD 18250 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
