Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

0748 - Graduate Diploma in Accounting

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Business and Economics

Managing faculty	Business and Economics
Abbreviated title	GradDipAcc
CRICOS code	064799D
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Caulfield)
Contact details	Monash Graduate School of Business Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400 Fax: +61 3 9903 1357 Email: gsb@buseco.monash.edu.au
Course coordinator	Dr Michaela Rankin

Description

This course is designed for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to meet the academic requirements for admission as an associate member of both CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants or entry to the Chartered Accountants Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Objectives

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

produce innovative solutions to problems
apply research skills to business challenges
communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

engage in an internationalised world
exhibit cross cultural competence
demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have knowledge to Graduate Diploma level in accounting.

Credit for prior studies

Students may be eligible for credit to a maximum of 50 per cent of course requirements for previous graduate level studies. Credits or exemptions will not be granted for undergraduate qualifications.

Maximum credit allowed

24 credit points

Professional recognition

This diploma is recognised by the following professional bodies for admission to:

Associate membership of CPA Australia
the Chartered Accountants Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

Professional recognition may be dependent upon the correct choice of units.

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/pg-professional-recognition.html.

Requirements

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

AFX9500 Introductory accounting
AFX9530 Financial accounting
AFX9540 Business finance
AFX9550 Management accounting
AFX9560 Advanced financial accounting
AFX9570 Auditing and assurance**
AFX9580 Accounting information and systems modelling*
BTX9500 Business and corporations law
BTX9651 Taxation law**
ECF9530 Economics*
GSB9001 Personal development - critical thinking and communication

* Students seeking associate membership of CPA Australia must include these units.

** Students seeking admission to the Chartered Accountants Program of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia must include these units.

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may be eligible for admission to course 0790 Master of Professional Accounting or 0826 Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced).

Alternative exit(s)

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.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Accounting