Registered Cost Accountant (RCA)

Issued by Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia & NZ (CMA ANZ)

The RCA qualification caters those requiring essential skills as an accounting support officer and bookkeeper. Students gain practical knowledge of a variety of accounting and bookkeeping skills necessary for the workplace, including preparing financial reports and budgets and basic costing. Bookkeepers and cost accountants are necessary across industries.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Diploma in Accounting from a recognised Technical College (TAFE) or 2 Stages of a Professional Qualification in Accounting or completion of Stages 1 & 2 of the ICMA’s Graduate program
Must maintain RCA membership in good standing and comply with the CPD requirements with no outstanding complaints or disciplinary proceedings

Standards

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)

The RCA has been assessed as equivalent to Level 5 (Diploma) under the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)