Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting - PostgradDipAdvAcc


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).

Course structure

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.