Accounting and Commercial Law
We are one of the leading centres of education and research for Accounting, Taxation, and Commercial Law in the Asia–Pacific region.
Our lecturers and researchers have a reputation for sharing and pursuing knowledge of accounting, taxation, and commercial law—as well as providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Accreditation
Wellington School of Business and Government is accredited by several prestigious organisations and has strong partnerships with many institutions across New Zealand. Our accounting programmes are accredited by the major professional accounting bodies:
- Chartered Accounts Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.
We were the first business school in New Zealand to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for our accounting programme.
We are also the only business school in New Zealand to offer students the ability to complete the CA Program requirements of Chartered Accountants ANZ as part of the Master of Professional Accounting programme.
Research units
Centre for Accounting, Governance, and Taxation Research (CAGTR)
The Centre for Accounting, Governance, and Taxation Research was established in 2001 and has a focus on conducting research in the areas of accounting, governance, and taxation with the aim of advancing knowledge relevant to the accounting and legal professions. The current Director of the centre is Professor Tony van Zijl.
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Study
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Accounting, Taxation, and Commercial Law.
Research
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Staff
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Contact details for Accounting and Commercial Law at Wellington School of Business and Government.