Setting the foundations for accounting support
The NZ Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) sets foundations of good practice and a solid understanding of common but necessary accounting functions that lead to effective bookkeeping.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities with people who can carry out a broad range of accounting support services, or for those who currently work in a range of accounting support roles.
Innovative approaches to teaching and learning provide you with an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices behind key accounting concepts.
Outline
The purpose of this qualification is to provide New Zealand business entities with people who can carry out a broad range of accounting support services, or for those who currently work in accounting support roles in business entities.
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February
- July
Entry
Entry requirements
English language entry requirements
Entry with credit
Your future career and study opportunities
As a graduate of this qualification you will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a variety of business entities in accounting support roles including:
- Accounts officer
- Payroll officer
- Sole-charge administrator
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Accounts assistant
- Book keeper
You will also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer accounting functions including:
- Club treasurer
- Marae committee member
- Not-for-profit organisation
You can also go on to study the NZ Diploma in Business (Level 5) with strands in Accounting, Leadership and Management or Administration and Technology.
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.