New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

The New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants is the premier accounting body in NZ representing nearly 30,000 members working in diverse roles both in NZ and overseas.

We are  the NZ member of the 700,000 strong Global Accounting Alliance, which represents the experience, knowledge and resources of the world’s premier professional accountants.

Why choose Accounting? Be the First Choice for Business

Accounting and finance professionals drive today’s business. Accounting graduates are highly sought after and recognised in any industry. You can start at salaries of $35,000-$55,000 straight out of university and rise though to around $70,000 while you are training towards becoming fully qualified. Once you are qualified the sky is the limit!

When you graduate, you can apply for provisional membership of the Institute which signals to employers that you intend to become a member. As a provisional member, you will receive support from the Institute while you’re working your way towards becoming a member, and can enjoy a wide range of member benefits.

Becoming a member of the Institute transforms you from a university graduate to an industry professional and sets you apart from other business graduates who do not have a professional designation.

As well as assuring potential employers about your level of commitment, skill and experience, membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants offers you: 

  • A full range of services to support you in your professional capacity
  • A credible quality assurance process recognised by employers and clients as enhancing your reputation as a professional

An internationally recognised qualificationThis sounds good to me. So, what are my options?

The Institute provides three levels of qualifications across the profession, Chartered Accountant, the premier designation, Associate Chartered Accountant and Accounting Technician.  You will need to complete three basic elements set by the Institute; academic study, practical experience and the professional competence program. To help you achieve these, you will receive first-class mentoring and professional development.

 

Chartered Accountants are key players in the world of business, with high levels of skill, knowledge,  initiative and a flair for problem solving. The Chartered Accountant designation is recognised around the world as one of the most prestigious professional business qualifications. Being a Chartered Accountant opens up a limitless range of business and career opportunities both in New Zealand and overseas.

 

Associate Chartered Accountants are versatile professionals who have completed a graduate program of diverse accounting and business skills within a structured framework in the tertiary environment and the workplace. They are well positioned within the profession to work for Chartered Accountants in public practice, as financial and business analysts and in middle management roles.

 

Accounting Technicians work in areas of accounting and finance – often in support roles for Chartered Accountants and Associate Chartered Accountants. Their skills enable them to apply accounting systems and processes and analyse and manage the information and data vital for decision making. 

 

For more information visit:

www.nzica.com/membership

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