0748 - Graduate Diploma in Accounting

This course is designed for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to obtain a sound introduction to accounting concepts and procedures. It allows students to take a substantial number, but not all, of the units needed to meet the academic requirements for admission as an associate member of both CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants and entry to either the CPA Program or the CA program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. As such, it suits potential students who already meet some of the requirements of these professional bodies.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• progress towards satisfying the educational requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia
• develop the ability to identify problems, to synthesise, analyse, summarise and classify data and qualitative information, to evaluate and weigh evidence, arguments and ethics, to apply specialist skills and knowledge to global business issues; and to work out solutions to real world business cases and problems
• develop the ability to locate, evaluate and reference needed data and qualitative information stored electronically and physically and to use state-of-the-art technology to produce high quality, persuasive and appropriate spoken and written presentations
• develop the ability to work independently and to lead and participate in teams from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• develop knowledge of the accounting profession and the need to pursue life-long learning to be an effective leader and provide service to local, national and international communities.

Students must complete eight units (48 points) from the following list:

• AFX9500 Introductory accounting
• AFX9510 Quantitative methods
• AFX9520 Accounting information systems and financial modelling
• AFX9530 Financial accounting
• AFX9540 Business finance
• AFX9550 Management accounting
• AFX9560 Advanced financial accounting
• AFX9570 Auditing and assurance
• BTX9500 Business and corporations law
• BTX9651 Taxation law
• ECF9530 Economics
• GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may be eligible for admission to the Master of Professional Accounting.

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Accounting early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Accounting