Bachelor of Accountancy – BAcc

Keen to become a professional accountant? This specialised degree will lead you to an accountancy career. You can become a member of one of the professional accounting organisations.

What will you learn?

The Bachelor of Accountancy will give you the skills needed to analyse accounting and business problems. You will gain a solid foundation in accounting and finance. You will also learn inter-personal and technical skills, knowledge and critical thinking skills. These are essential for success in today’s business environment.

Your study has a solid foundation of compulsory courses, but it also provides some flexibility to choose courses for yourself.

The BAcc degree will give you an understanding of the legal and regulatory environments. You'll learn to identify and evaluate ethical dilemmas and provide logical ways to resolve them. You’ll learn how best to communicate and use financial information to support business decisions.

You'll also learn the concepts and processes needed to protect and validate the integrity of accounting information.

Relevant study

Our lecturers are actively researching, bringing the most relevant developments in accounting theory and practice to your study. Massey is ranked third in Australasia and first in New Zealand for accounting research impact and productivity.

If you’d like to take accountancy as part of a broader business qualification, consider the Bachelor of Business (Accountancy).

Insights

• The 2020 Student Experience Survey results for this qualification found that 75% of students on this qualification were satisfied with the teaching they have received, 81% believed assessment tasks challenged students to learn, and 83% highlighted that the qualification has given them “confidence to learn independently”.
• The 2020 Graduate Destination Survey results for this qualification found that 82% of graduates are in employment and 50% have continued in further study. The most common job title for graduated students was “Accountant”. Respondents indicated that 60% were earning above the New Zealand median national salary.
• Between 2018 and 2021 the average number of students enrolled in the qualification was 735 (headcount). In the 2020 academic year, 73% of students in the first year continued their studies and across the whole qualification 81% of courses were successfully completed.
• The QS World University Ranking by Subject ranks Massey in the top 250 universities worldwide in this subject area.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

• Massey University English language requirements

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Becoming a Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) Requirements

If you complete a Bachelor of Accountancy degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to the eligibility criteria to join CA ANZ as a provisional member). After completing 3 years of practical experience and the CA Programme you will become a Chartered Accountant (CA). Alternatively, after 2 years of practical experience and a professional competence programme you could become an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA).

CPA Australia Requirements

If you complete your BAcc degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to the eligibility criteria to join CPA Australia as an Associate). After completing the CPA programme and practical experience you will become a CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant).

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Requirements

On completion of your BAcc degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to the eligibility criteria for exemptions from 9 ACCA modules). After completing the remaining 5 ACCA examinations, plus 3 years of practical experience and a professional ethics module, you will qualify as an ACCA member.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Requirements

If you complete your BAcc degree with the required subjects included as electives (for details refer to exemptions from 7 CIMA courses – all 5 certificates, one operational, and one management). After completing the remaining CIMA syllabus you become a CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant).