Graduate Certificate in Accounting
    Duration8 month(s)
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Accounting

    About

    The Graduate Certificate in Accounting provides an understanding of the framework and fundamental principles of the accounting profession. The course offers an opportunity to develop the basic statistical and numerical literacy skills required for data analysis in economics and business management.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Overseas qualifications will be assessed for equivalence in Australia at the time of application using the Country Education Profiles (CEP) online tool. The academic entry requirements for our courses vary by nationality.

  • A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course); plus, evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience;
    OR
  • An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus appropriate industry experience as determined by the Academic Dean.
  • English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    • an English test score using one of the following English language tests as approved by Kaplan. Proof of English language proficiency, evidenced by one of the tests listed in the table below, must be completed within two years prior to commencement of the course.
    Academic IELTS, including One Skill Retake : Overall 5.5 (with a minimum 5.0 in writing)
    PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) : Academic Score of 50
    TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) : 46
    KTE (Kaplan Test of English) : Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing
    Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) : 162
    Duolingo English Test : Overall score of 110
    OET (Occupational English Test) : A score of at least B for each test component
    General Certificate of Education (GCE) : GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature

    Career

    Career Outcome Video Left Image

    > Accounts clerk

    > Payroll officer

    > Bookkeeper

    > Budget analyst

    Career Outcome Video Description

    The course is ideal if you have a qualification in a non-accounting discipline and wish to gain additional skills in accounting and finance. The skills developed will assist you to gain employment in accounting within private and public organisations, nationally and internationally.

    Upon successful completion, you may be eligible for full credit towards our Master of Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting courses, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.

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    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Are you an International Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.
    STEP 1
    Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
    STEP 2

    Provide certified* copies of your:

    • Passport
    • High school certificates and transcripts
    • English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
    • Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
    • Work experience details (if applicable)

    * Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.

    STEP 3
    We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.
    STEP 4

    To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:

    • Login to online Applicant Portal
    • Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
    • Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
    • Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
    STEP 5
    Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.

    Graduate Certificate in Accounting

    Kaplan Business School

    Kaplan Business School

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney