AUT - Accounting major: Bachelor of Business
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Accounting major: Bachelor of Business
There is high demand for top accounting graduates who are able to evaluate and apply accounting principles and practices. Placed in the top 200 universities in the world for accounting and finance our accounting department has a practical industry focus.
Bachelor of Business: degree outline
Overview
The accounting major in the Bachelor of Business provides you with the knowledge of how to prepare and present data for decision making in business. You will also learn how to monitor and manage financial transactions which is a sought after skill.
Our range of accounting papers offers a theoretical and practical learning experience in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting and accounting information systems.
You will gain an understanding of international regulations and practices, learn how accounting can support management decision-making, design systems around accounting controls, recognise the importance of finance and analyse and evaluate tax legislation.
AUT's accounting major is accredited by three professional accounting bodies:
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
What this major covers
Year 1
You will learn about how businesses operate and you will gain an understanding of core business disciplines and how they interact and impact on each other. Subjects include: accounting; marketing; finance; economics; management; law; and social science. This gives you a solid grounding for further study in your chosen major(s).
Year 2
You will study the papers required for your chose major.
Year 3
The final year combines the completion of academic study with applying it to actual business situations. You will complete a 3 month work placement for an organisation of your choice. This provides invaluable business experience, allowing you to put theory into practice, and will prepare you for a smooth transition into employment after you graduate.
- Business ethics paper
- Co-operative education
Accounting major papers (90 points):
Level Six (select three):
366601 Financial Accounting for Companies
366602 Management Accounting
366610 Taxation
366611 Accounting Systems
Level Seven (select three):
367810 International Accounting
367901 Current Issues in Financial Accounting
367902 Advanced Management Accounting
367904 Advanced Auditing
367907 Taxation: Principles, Policies and Processes
367909 Advanced Accounting Information Systems
367910 Managerial Finance
397001 International Corporate Finance
417907 Insolvency
Career opportunities
- Chartered accountant
- Chief financial officer
- Corporate accountant
- Internal auditor
- Management accountant
- Taxation consultant
- Taxation: principles, policies and processes
Graduates and students of business
Other majors in Bachelor of Business
- Advertising
- Business Information Systems
- Design
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Retailing
- Sales
- Tourism
Other courses you may be interested in
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Health Science (in Psychology)
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Postgraduate accounting qualification overview and papers
AUT's accounting department is one of the country's leading research departments. Find out more about our international rankings, academics and research projects.
Professional accreditation
AUT accounting programmes are accredited by the following professional bodies who support and endorse our qualifications. NZICA and CPA Australia hold regular information sessions and networking events on campus for AUT Bachelor of Business students who are looking to further their accounting career opportunities. You are advised to check out their websites for membership information and opportunities:
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA)
You can undertake a 4 year programme of study based on the 3 year Bachelor of Business and the 1 year Graduate Diploma in Business, Bachelor of Business with Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma in Business to meet the academic requirements for admission to the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA).
CPA Australia
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business will be eligible to apply for CPA Australia (Certified Practising Accountants) membership provided core curriculum subjects are completed to meet academic requirements.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Graduates are eligible to register for ACCA membership. Bachelor of Business graduates may be exempt from up to 9 of the 14 ACCA examinations.
Students should seek advice on the NZICA, CPA and ACCA pathway options.