Real-world experience
Internships or work placement during your Massey qualification means you get the work-integrated experience employers want to see.
Thrive in your career
Massey has the only specialised accountancy qualification in New Zealand. Fit your study to your current work and future goals.
Be widely recognised
Highly ranked globally for accounting and finance, you'll graduate Massey ready to work in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and US.
Overview
An accountancy qualification at Massey takes you places. More than balancing ledgers, you'll come away with the business reasoning and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in your career. We offer New Zealand's only specialised accountancy degree, and rank in the world's top 200 universities for accounting and finance.
Learn from lecturers who bring latest developments in accounting theory and practice to your study. Build industry experience and networks with internship options. Gain membership to one of the professional accounting bodies. Graduate work-ready, with qualifications recognised in New Zealand and in Australia, the UK and US.
Business internships through Massey
Accountancy is a good fit if you:
- enjoy maths, business studies and economics
- want to analyse accounting or business problems
- like attention to detail and being methodical.
Accountancy courses may cover:
- business ethics and risk
- tax rules and regulations, and laws
- auditing businesses' accounting and financial processes
- financial accounting and reporting, such as balance sheets, cash flow and income statements
- using financial information to support business strategy and decisions.
How to study accountancy
Discover what we offer if you’re interested in accountancy – whether you’re coming to university for the first time, changing direction or returning to advance your study or career.
Undergraduate study
Bachelor's degrees
Bachelor of Accountancy – BAcc
Keen to become a professional accountant? New Zealand’s only Bachelor of Accountancy will lead you to an accountancy career, and membership of a professional accounting organisation.
Accountancy – Bachelor of Business
Become an accountancy specialist with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of business.
Graduate diploma
Accounting – Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
Keen for a career in accountancy? By studying Massey’s Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting) you can change the direction of your career.
Relevant undergraduate subjects to major or specialise in
When you apply to study at Massey, for some undergraduate qualifications you can choose what subject you’d like to specialise in. You can usually change your mind after you get to university, depending on the courses you enrol in.
Postgraduate study
Master's degrees
Master of Business Studies – MBS
Gain in-depth specialist business skills that will take your career to the next level.
Accountancy – Master of Business Studies
The Master of Business Studies (Accountancy) will give you the business and accountancy skills to take your career to the next level.
Master of Professional Accountancy – MPAcc
Take your accountancy career to the next level. You'll gain an excellent understanding of accountancy principles and practical applications, skills that employers are looking for.
Master of Professional Accountancy (Chartered Accountant) – MPAcc(CA)
Unleash your potential and start your journey to become a Chartered Accountant. You will gain an in depth understanding of accountancy principles and practical applications, plus be one step closer to achieving full Chartered Accountant status with the integration of the CA Program.
Master of Finance – MFin
Massey’s Master of Finance combines the study of advanced finance theory with the choice of completing the qualification either by undertaking a Research option or a Professional option.
Postgraduate certificates
Postgraduate Certificate in Business – PGCertBus
Whether you’re interested in a specific professional development course, or entry to further study, the Postgraduate Certificate in Business offers the flexibility to study in the areas you choose.
Postgraduate diplomas
Professional Accountancy (Chartered Accountant) – Postgraduate Diploma in Business
This qualification seamlessly integrates the CA Program, guiding you to Chartered Accountancy. Further develop your understanding of accountancy principles and practical applications, and elevate your accountancy career to new heights.
PhD and other doctoral degrees
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD
A prestigious research qualification that demonstrates your ability to carry out independent and original research in your chosen field.
Relevant research areas at Massey
Discover research expertise, projects and initiatives relating to accountancy at Massey.
What our students say
“The BAcc has truly set me up well for my career as an accountant and auditor, and the experience and knowledge that I gained enabled me to secure a position with Deloitte before I had even completed my degree.”
“My degree not only gave me a solid foundation for my accounting career but also gave me the right attitude, people skills and soft skills to take on the real corporate world. Vinaka vakalevu Massey.”
“There are many aspects to Massey that made my tertiary experience significantly better than how I anticipated university study would be. That includes approachable lecturers, that were easy to have discussions with (in terms of both study and beyond), and they had a lot of wisdom and experience to share.”
Jobs in accountancy
From legal firms to central and local government, multinational firms to small businesses, financial analysis and accounting is important to all. Demand for experienced and graduate accountants is high, and expected to grow.
Accountancy careers include:
- chartered accountants, who may specialise in areas such as audits, business services or tax
- consultants, who may advise on financial strategy
- management accountants
- tax agents.
Annual salary ranges in accountancy
- Accountant – $70,000 to $165,000
- Auditor – $66,000 to $184,000
- Finance manager – $87,000 to $170,000
- Management consultant – $61,000 to $102,000
Salary ranges disclaimer
Indicative pay rates are:
- in New Zealand dollars
- based on careers.govt.nz data.
Which accountancy qualification?
Examples of where our qualifications may take you.
| Jobs | Examples of what you could study |
|---|---|
| Chartered accountant / tax agent | Bachelor of Accountancy |
| Management consultant / financial advisor | Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) |
| Finance manager | Master of Professional Accountancy and Finance |
| General manager or chief executive | Master of Business Studies (Accountancy) |
Accreditations and rankings
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Massey's accountancy qualifications are internationally accredited by the UK's Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
CPA Australia - Certified Practising Accountants
Accountancy at Massey University has been accredited by CPA Australia – one of the world’s largest accounting bodies.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
Massey's accountancy qualifications have accreditation from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Representing more than 120,000 members, CA ANZ is committed to upholding ethical standards, delivering world-class member services, educating and advocating for the public good.
AACSB accountancy accreditation
Massey's School of Accountancy is one of only two institutions in New Zealand and Australia, and one of 12 outside the United States, to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Accountancy at Massey University is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFA)
Massey University is part of the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute's (CFA's) University Affiliation Programme.
QS Ranking – Accounting and Finance
Massey is ranked by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) as one of the top 200 universities for accounting and finance.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Massey Business School is rated in the top 5% of global business colleges by AACSB International.
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