Start taking accounting courses with a private tutor in Wellington

Get the accounting support you need

Passing your accounting papers with flying colours isn’t hard, you just need the right support. Whether you’re studying NCEA accounting or you’re at Victoria university trying to get through your MBA, find yourself a great tutor who can support you with the areas you struggle with and help you understand the accounting principles for New Zealand accounting law.

Why study Accounting in Wellington

New Zealand has one of the largest number of small businesses and self-employed people in the world, even in the capital. From tradies to artists, everyone needs to file those IRD-required tax returns. So, people who know our bookkeeping practices are in hot demand.

Of course, with so many head offices being based in Wellington, particularly those who need access to government departments, there is an even higher need for qualified CPAs and CFOs.

Having a strong grasp of accounting and bookkeeping can see you in so many different areas in New Zealand, there is no business or organisation that doesn’t need someone who can “do the books”.

Passing NCEA Accounting for Wellington High School Students

For those still in high school, taking a few NCEA unit standards can set you up with a basic financial understanding. While NCEA Level 1 Accounting is more focused on individual tax, NCEA level 3 Accounting will help you understand how international trade works as well as how to develop end-of-year tax returns for larger corporations

Sadly accounting isn’t a compulsory standard, so many people miss out, and usually, it’s people in the arts who have been told they’d be wasting their time. This could not be further from the truth!

However, if you are taking primarily creative credits and adding in accounting to ensure that you can manage your career, work with an accounting tutor to make sure that you understand the fundamentals. We are lucky in Wellington, because of the nature of the city and being our political centre, you will be able to find a tutor who can work with you in the area you need.

What to look for in an Accounting Tutor

Before you start looking to find an accounting teacher to work with, make sure you know what you want to learn. If you are generally struggling with accounting, ask the potential tutor if they can assess your level and work out what areas you need help with. If you’re struggling with remembering the formulas, find someone who has some great tips and tricks for helping you never forget.

Where do they teach? Are you ok working with someone via zoom, would you prefer to have someone near your suburb that can visit your house, or do you want to be able to meet them in town at the library? If they need to travel to meet you, is this cost included in the rate they quote?

What qualifications and experience do they have? While having teaching or accounting qualifications aren’t necessary to hire a tutor, you do want to make sure they have the knowledge that you are looking for. A tutor who has been working as a bookkeeper and earnt their MBA 20 years ago may not be the right person to help you understand NCEA, but they might be perfect to help you get honours in your BCom.

Do previous students recommend them? Word of mouth is always the best way to find a tutor, but often it’s hard to get personal recommendations, which is why it’s best to go through a professional service like Superprof. This way you can find an accounting tutor who has the skills you want, and you can read through reviews to find someone who will fit your learning style.

Accounting at Victoria

While Victoria isn’t the only tertiary option for studying accounting in Wellington, they are one of the few places accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), making Victoria University a great option if you are planning on international business.

If you are one of the students doing your undergrad with the plan on heading to a USA Ivy League to complete your MBA, then working with an external tutor is essential. This makes sure you are working smarter, and every moment you study is productive – yet also means you’ll have time to enjoy being a student in Wellington.

Why every Kiwi should learn accounting

While IRD makes tax easy for individuals, few people don’t have some sort of side hustle in New Zealand, if not a full business. Understanding how to structure your income so that you can avoid debt and create a thriving business is one of the best reasons to get an accounting teacher – you don’t know what you don’t know, so let someone help make sure that you know everything you should.