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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Accounting

Find the best Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Accounting

Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,480 per year

Graduate Diploma

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
If you are interested in a career change and are interested in redirecting your career towards the field of accounting then this course is ideal for you.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry to this course, students must have:

- The CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting; or

- A non-accounting undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university, or equivalent from an overseas institution; or

- An AQF equivalent accounting bachelor degree received from an overseas institution or organisation, that does not meet accreditation with an Australian Accounting registration body for associate membership purposes.

NOTE:

Students who have successfully completed the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will be eligible to apply for credit for units already completed.

Security RequirementsNo information available at this time.Health RequirementsNo information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge

No information is available at this time.

Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
76.80%
Study Mode
Online, In person
International Tuition Fees
$14,750 per year

Certificate

Perth
This is a specialised foundation-level course aimed at graduates seeking taxation qualifications or wanting to continue their professional development.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$15,400 total
Graduate Satisfaction
82.60%

Graduate Diploma

Perth
This Graduate Diploma enables you to complete all the professional level units of the CA program of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.30%

Certificate

Open Universities Australia
What you'll learn utilise specialist technical tax knowledge to solve tax issues relating to individuals and business in Australia.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
82.60%

Graduate Certificate

Nathan
This program is designed for graduates who are from a non-accounting undergraduate degree and who are looking to have a change in their career direction, or wanting to obtain a professional accounting qualification, or wanting to explore a diverse possibilities of career paths.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, an applicant must:

  • hold a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognized University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale)
  • OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field.
Extra information

Completion of this Graduate Certificate is a pathway into the Masters of Professional Accounting, where applicants may be eligible for 40 credit points of credit.

Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$14,250 per year / $14,250 total
International Tuition Fees
$16,750 per year / $16,750 total
Graduate Satisfaction
87.60%

Graduate Certificate

Hawthorn
The Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting provides a sound introduction to procedures in accounting and finance. It can also launch you onto the path towards a Master of Professional Accounting.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.50%

Graduate Certificate

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
CQUniversity's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is excellent preparation to develop a career in accounting. In this course, you will begin to develop business and accounting skills in line with requirements from the major Australian professional accounting bodies.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry to this course, students must have:

- A non-accounting undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university, or equivalent from an overseas institution; or

- An AQF equivalent accounting bachelor degree received from an overseas institution or organisation, that does not meet accreditation with an Australian Accounting registration body for associate membership purposes, or

- A minimum of five years of relevant accounting experience, or

- A minimum of ten years of relevant business experience.


Relevant business experience is considered to be any experience in the conduct or administration of a business enterprise.

Security RequirementsNo information available at this time.Health RequirementsNo information available at this time.Assumed Knowledge

There are no recommended study requirements.

Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
76.80%

Certificate

Perth
This qualification is intended to help you step into the field of accounting for the first time. It covers an introductory understanding of accounting and the budget process.
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
International Tuition Fees
$15,907 total
Graduate Satisfaction
82.60%

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Accounting overview

To undertake a graduate certificate or diploma of accounting involves 6 months to a year of study and offers a broader understanding of the field of accountancy. This qualification will open up many roles for you and help you decide whether your skill-set is ideally suited to this discipline. It will also equip you with the knowledge to determine if specialising or progressing further in this field is right for you.

Employment options

After you've studied a graduate certificate or diploma of accounting there are many roles that will be available to you, which will be more entry level until you've acquired further experience. Some of these roles include: payroll officer, purchasing officer, bookkeeper and accounts manager or administrator. With further experience these may become supervisor or manager roles.

Scholarships and funding

There are several accounting scholarships that you may be eligible for, which you can review here. Some postgraduate degrees are also supported by Austudy through Centrelink, however this varies between universities.

Prerequisites and selection process

Students generally need to have studied a related undergraduate degree to get a place in a postgraduate accounting program. Good academic performance is regarded very highly by selectors, but it is not a prerequisite for enrolment in this course. To avoid missing out on selection in this course due to numbers, the earlier you enrol the better.