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Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

  • Graduate Certificate

This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for entering the accounting field, covering topics like corporations law, cost behaviour, and financial accounting. Graduates can progress to the Master of Professional Accounting.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Course Code
GC-PRFACC, 051616A
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
International Fees
$20,022 per year / $20,022 total

About this course

Overview

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.

You'll study a range of specialised topics, including corporations law, cost behaviour, financial accounting, job order costing systems, management accounting, planning and special decision-making issues.

You'll also learn typical accounting applications such as billing, general ledger, inventory, purchasing and sales.

When you successfully complete this course, you can progress to the Master of Professional Accounting.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a field of study other than accounting, or significant relevant work experience (typically three to five years). Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.

This course may not be offered at all locations every year. Please contact us for more information on availability.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistics, law and social sciences as they relate to reporting business activity.
  • critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity to enable the development of accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information.
  • locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources.
  • relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language.
  • use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate.
  • take responsibility for self directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development.
  • recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system.
  • demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations.
  • apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities; advising clients; demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; Work independently and in teams to achieve agreed outcomes.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting course lead to?

Careers

  • Bookkeeper
  • Account clerk

Industries

  • Accounting
  • Finance and investment
  • Government
  • Law
  • Resources and renewables

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Curtin University.
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
81.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$120k
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