Accounting

  • Is fun and exciting.
  • Teaches the tools to make real life financial decisions in a constantly changing and uncertain world.
  • Is the process of preparing and communicating financial information to a wide range of users.
  • Enhances financial literacy.
  • Assists individuals and organisations to be accountable to stakeholders for their actions.
  • Has excellent career opportunities.

Further Information:

https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?tab=jobs&q=accountancy

Excellent salary scale: $60K-$115K per year

Source: Hays, 'Hays 2014 Salary Guide', 2014.

See https://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs-database/finance-and-property/finance/accountant for further information.