Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J

Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. Specifically, this course is designed for those working or seeking to work in a field that requires a general understanding of accounting related matters, and who may intend to progress into the Master of Professional Accounting course. It is useful for those interested in pursuing a career in professional accounting and related fields.

Designed for

Those requiring a general understanding of accounting related matters

Structure

Credit Points: 200

Subjects

• ACCT5013 Intermediate Financial Accounting
• FNCE5008 Financial Principles and Analysis
• BLAW5016 Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law
• ACCT5000 Intermediate Management Accounting
• TAXA5001 Fundamentals of Australian Tax Law
• ECON5012 Global Managerial Economics
• ACCT5011 Accounting Systems in the Digital Age
• ECOM5005 Business Analytics and Data Visualisation

Standard entry requirements

• A qualification, not majoring in accounting, that is recognised at a level equal to or greater than AQF Level 7
• OR a recognised 4 year overseas qualification in Accounting discipline, as determined by the School of Accounting
• OR Proof of appropriate relevant 3 to 5 years work experience, as determined by the School of Accounting
• OR a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from Curtin. In addition, you must meet Curtins English language proficiency.

Recognition

Depending on the units passed, this course is accredited by either CPA Australia or the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) and graduates may be eligible to apply for either associate membership of CPA Australia or may be eligible to enter into the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) CA program, subject to that institute's employment conditions.

Study pathways

Applications for credit for recognised learning are not considered within this course.

Study information

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Curtin University

Graduate Certificate in Business (Management)

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Master of Business Analytics

The University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Accounting

The University of Notre Dame Australia

Bachelor of Commerce

Curtin University

Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice

University of New England UNE