About Graduate Diploma In Professional Accounting [level 7] in Eastern Institute of Technology

Outline

The GDPA is structured to provide maximum opportunity for you to meet the academic requirements of the professional bodies.  Graduate diplomas consist of eight courses; both professional bodies require further courses which most students provide via their first degree.  For this reason the best route into GDPA is a degree in accounting.  For further details see the ‘Download info’ button.

Upon application we can also advise on the likelihood of further courses being required to fully meet chartered accountant requirements.

Please feel free to make an appointment to discuss your study options. You can meet with our staff in person at our Hawke’s Bay campus, or simply give us call on 0800 22 55 348. And you’re most welcome to visit EIT to view our facilities at any time.

Real Life, Real Learning, Real Business: Begin Your Chartered Accountant's Pathway

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (GDPA) is a qualification specifically designed for those working towards membership of one of the accounting professional bodies: Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ); or CPA Australia.

We outline the requirements of the professional bodies here (see the ‘Download info’ button), for more detailed information see the relevant bodies’ websites where you will see EIT is specifically identified as a training provider.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

This qualification will lead to many employment opportunities in professional practice, industry and the public sector. Once awarded this graduate diploma you’ll:

• Have met the academic requirements for provisional membership of CA ANZ (CA College) or CPA Australia;
• Be prepared to start your practical experience and CA ANZ CA or CPA’s equivalent programme.
• Have met the requirements to become an Associate Member (ASA) of CPA Australia*

* CPA Australia would conduct an assessment to ensure correct papers have been studied.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A recognised bachelor degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :    Score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights

Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

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.