Our researchers are working on a wide range of areas related to accountancy and business law. We also have a range of multidisciplinary projects. Our researchers prioritise publication in quality journals, presentation of research papers at international conferences and identifying and nurturing emerging areas of research.
During my two-year degree, I had opportunities to discuss academic questions with fellow students from different nationalities, to get answers from experienced professors, spend time on research reports that were realistic, and experience exam questions where I could apply academic knowledge as well as real world experience.
Andrea Li - NASDAQ - Accountant
Master of Professional Accountancy and Finance
I loved my time at Massey and my study led to the start of my career as an auditor at KPMG, where I am applying all that I learnt.
Carl Gray - Auditor, KPMG
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
"I am definitely confident in saying that MPAF has laid very solid foundations for me to step into the workforce."
Flora Wang - Audit New Zealand, Auditor
Master of Professional Accountancy and Finance
Massey’s online learning community Stream is such a useful tool. It provided me with so much useful information and a forum to ask questions comfortably.
Forrest Butler
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), minor in Māori Studies
The lecturers played a big part in my study experience, their passion and support was invaluable in terms of getting me to where I am today.
Olivia Lukardi - Audit Intermediate - RSM
Bachelor of Accountancy
I did not study business or commerce at high school, but I found the BBus programme provided a great foundation which covered the key fundamentals of business. The lecturers were passionate, friendly and more than willing to support students.
Scott Haumaha - Tailored NZ Financial Advisor
Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)
The education that I received from Massey has prepared me well in starting my accounting career.
Zoe Yang - Accountant, Ministry for the Environment
Bachelor of Accountancy
Massey's accountancy programmes are internationally accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialised/professional accreditation that an institution and its business programs can earn.
AACSB accountancy accreditation
AACSB
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is the global body for professional accountants. ACCA offers business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
ACCA - The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA
Massey's Executive MBA programme has been accredited by the Association of MBAs - the global organisation that focuses on international business school accreditation. We have programme-specific endorsements in accountancy, finance and aviation.
AMBA - Association of MBAs
Association of MBAs
Accountancy programmes have accreditation from the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), one of the leading professional associations of business and finance in New Zealand and Australia.
CAANZ
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
Massey University is a CFA Programme Partner. Partners are recognised as academic leaders and champions of practical, relevant, and thought-provoking investment education programmes around the world. The CFA charter has been described by The Economist newspaper as the “gold standard” in the investment management profession. Massey's Master of Professional Accountancy and Finance is the only master’s programme in New Zealand endorsed by the CFA.
CFA - Chartered Financial Analysts Institute
CFA
The accountancy programmes at Massey University have been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. CIMA is the world’s largest and leading professional body of management accountants. They have 172,000 members and students in 165 countries.
CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA
Accountancy programmes at Massey University have been accredited by CPA Australia. This is one of the world’s largest accounting bodies with a membership of around 150,000 finance, accounting and business professionals. Core services include education, continuing professional development, technical support and advocacy for the profession. The CPA designation is recognised globally, with members in 121 countries.
CPA Australia - Certified Practising Accountants
CPA Australia
Massey is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 150 universities for accounting and finance. QS is an organisation that ranks universities worldwide in various topics.
QS Ranking - Accounting and Finance
Quacquarelli Symonds
Massey University is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 300 universities for law (business law). QS is an organisation that ranks universities worldwide in various topics.
QS Ranking - Law
Quacquarelli Symonds
Massey University is ranked no.1 in New Zealand for business administration and finance by the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. The ranking is determined by a series of indicators such as the number of papers authored by an institution in an academic subject, international collaboration on papers, and the number of staff winning awards in an academic subject.
Shanghai Ranking – business and finance
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
Massey University provides free financial advice to non-profit community groups through the Community Accounting Service in Auckland. Accountancy students work under the supervision of a chartered accountant to provide advice, training and support services. There are also free, regular clinics for treasurers and board members of small to medium-sized community groups.
Massey provides free financial advice to non-profit community groups through the Community Accounting Service in the Manawatū. Accountancy students work under the supervision of a chartered accountant to provide advice, training and support services. There are also free, regular clinics for treasurers and board members of small to medium-sized community groups. Book a session for your organisation below.
Student societies are a great way to enhance your CV and get involved in more academic, professional and social activities. There are accountancy clubs on two of our campuses.
Many of our business qualifications offer an internship course or work placement as part of your study. You could get the opportunity to work in a company on a live project and apply the skills you are learning. This is invaluable experience, looks great on your CV and gives you great contacts in industry.
Accountancy students get the opportunity to participate in the Massey University 'Community Accounting Service'. This provides free financial advice to non-profit community groups in Auckland, Palmerston North and by distance. You'll work under supervision of a chartered accountant to help these groups.
As a Massey student you may be able to spend some time studying at a university overseas which will still count towards your degree. We have world-class partner universities in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Student exchange is a reciprocal programme so the number of places available for each partner university is determined by the number of Massey students going on exchange to that university.
If you are currently studying overseas but would like to come and spend a semester or two at Massey, there are opportunities through our Study Abroad programme. Find out about exchange partners and opportunities at Massey.
