How to become an Accounting Technician
Accounting Technicians can attain their professional designation after acquiring a foundation of core accounting and business skills. This is obtained through two years of diploma or degree level study combined with workplace experience and a short professional competence programme.
There are three main steps to becoming an Accounting Technician:
- Complete a recognised academic programme
- Complete a practical experience programme
- Complete a professional competence programme.
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Accounting Technician pathway
The following figure outlines the process of becoming an Accounting Technician. Note that some steps can be undertaken at the same time.
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Meet the academic requirements
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Complete general practical experience
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Two years of tertiary study comprising either:
- The New Zealand Diploma in Business (with specific topic coverage)
- Study deemed comparable to The New Zealand Diploma in Business
- Degree-level study with specific topic coverage.
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One year of relevant accounting experience (verified by an NZICA member) completed before, during or after the completion of the academic requirements.
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Complete and submit the Provisional membership form (PDF, 376 KB)
Complete and submit the Certificate of general practical experience (PDF, 211 KB)
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Complete a specified practical experience programme
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Complete a professional competence programme
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Completion of 12 months' experience overseen and verified by an NZICA-registered mentor.
Prerequisite: Academic requirements and general practical experience.
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Foundations Programme
- Self study
- Ethics workshop
- Written examination
Prerequisite: Provisional membership and general practical experience.
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Apply for full membership (PDF, 575 KB)
Accounting Technician