Study business accounting support

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) (Level 4)

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Programme highlights

Interested in numbers? Kick-start your career in accounting support services.

Whether you are starting out in the business world or looking to build your skills, study accounting support services and get the core skills in accounting that can lead to well-paid job opportunities.

You will learn how to produce the financial information needed for tax returns and payroll, as well as a combination of technical and people skills.

You will also develop communication skills that will help you work well in a team and with clients.

Graduate ready to find a job in business and accounting support, such as an accounts officer or payroll officer.

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Flexible study option

Key facts

Start month(s)	February, May, July, October See key dates
Study location(s)	MIT Manukau and/or online (domestic students only)
Level	4
Domestic fees	$2,700 (approx.) Click here to see individual course fees
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Programme code	NZ2455

Duration	Full-time for 16 teaching weeks, part-time available. _{The maximum time to complete the programme part-time is 5 years.}
Study method	Full-time, Part-time
Credits	50
International fees	NZD$9,200 (approx.)
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*)	Not available Click here to find out more
Qualification leads to	New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) (Level 4)

Entry requirements

General

Open entry for domestic students

There are no academic requirements that need to be met to enter this programme.

International students: English language entry requirements

For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/

International students

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Programme structure

You will need to complete the below four courses (50 credits):

311.426 Payroll (15 credits)

Prepare payroll for a business entity.

311.427 Business tax returns (15 credits)

Calculate tax and prepare tax returns.

311.432 Accounting principles (10 credits)

Apply elements of accounting within the accounting cycle when producing financial information.

311.433 Computerised accounting (10 credits)

Produce financial information and manage accounts payable and receivable.

Key dates and timetables

To find the key dates and timetables of this programme, please view the business calendar.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this qualification 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
Credit controller or accounts assistant.

Graduates will also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer accounting functions. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.

MIT is becoming Te Pūkenga

Vocational education in Aotearoa is changing to better meet the needs of learners like you.

As part of this transformational change, MIT will next year become fully part of Te Pūkenga, a national network delivering skills training in a wide range of locations throughout Aotearoa. This means that while you’re applying with MIT now, from Semester 1, 2023 when you enrol you’ll become a Te Pūkenga learner.

The new system has the success and wellbeing of learners at its heart, and a review of all programmes is currently underway to help support this, including the programme that you’ve enrolled with. The aim is to make qualifications more portable, consistent and closely aligned with the needs of industry, and more in tune with where the world is headed.

As the programme review is ongoing, the courses outlined may be liable to change over time. Rest assured that we’ll notify you of any material changes to delivery that might impact what you’re studying, where you’re studying or the ways you’re learning.

_{Information is correct as at 21 April 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.}