Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Accounting
A course by
AUT
A short postgraduate qualification for graduates to gain advanced skills in accounting from a strategic business perspective. Provides flexible study options and is suitable as a pathway to further accounting study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced knowledge in professional accounting
Gain an understanding of contemporary accounting theory and practices from a strategic business perspective.
Apply accounting concepts in business decision-making
Use accounting information and apply principles in real-world business and strategic contexts.
Develop skills for professional accounting practice
Acquire specialised skills in areas such as taxation, auditing, economics, business law, and financial analysis related to accounting practice.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (PGCertPA) is a half-year, Level 8 qualification designed for graduates from any discipline seeking to upskill with advanced accounting knowledge. Students develop an understanding of accounting from a strategic business perspective, choosing courses from specialized areas such as financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, business law, and finance. The programme offers flexible study options and can be used as an entry point to the Master of Professional Accounting or as an exit qualification. Graduates from this certificate are encouraged to progress to higher postgraduate accounting qualifications.
Course Content
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting for Business
- Taxation in New Zealand
- Accounting Information Systems
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Finance for Accountants
- Accounting Regulations and Business Law
- Auditing
- Economics and Quantitative Methods
What you need to know first
Must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Accounting
Business
Finance
Professional Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Graduate-level roles in accounting firms
Entry-level professional accountant