Course code:1307 · Course directors: Mr Lawrence Webb, Associate
Professor Les Nethercott · Offered at either Clayton or Caulfield
campuses, depending on the subject · Normally completed in two semesters
of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study
The Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting is designed specifically for
those students who wish to meet the professional educational needs to complete
the CPA program of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants
(ASCPA).
Applicants require a pass degree with a major in accounting, or a recognised
professional accounting qualification; or an equivalent qualification from a
recognised tertiary institution. Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of
five credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular
subjects in the course of study. Refer to the relevant course director for
further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of
Accounting and Finance as to the 2000 course fee. Course fees are set and
reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
Graduates will meet the academic requirements for admission as a member of the
Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced
Accounting with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to
the Master of Business (Accounting).
A
total of eight subjects is required.
(a) Five subjects chosen from:
(b) Minimum of one subject from:
(c) Maximum of two subjects from the faculty, but no more than one taken from an external institution.