Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting

If you are interested in a career change and are interested in redirecting your career towards the field of accounting then this course is ideal for you. On completion of this course, you can articulate to the Master of Professional Accounting, which is accredited by the professional accounting bodies in Australia. You will receive full credit for the units completed in the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

CQUniversity’s suite of postgraduate accounting options is designed to help you redirect your career towards accounting. Our professional accounting courses prepare you for employment in accounting and financial management-orientated careers. No matter your level of experience in accounting, you will find the right course to suit your career aspirations.

BROAD COURSE OPTIONS
Our suite of professional accounting courses allows you to choose the course that suits your experience and your career aspirations. Choose from:

• Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (CC38)
• Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting (CC35)
  
• Master of Professional Accounting (CC57)

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, you can transition seamlessly into the Graduate Diploma, and following the Graduate Diploma, you can progress into the Master of Professional Accounting and receive credit for your units completed.

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS
Our postgraduate accounting courses are available to study on campus in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney or online from your home country. This means that you will benefit from the flexibility to study where and how it suits you. If you are an online student, you will benefit from the latest in learning technology that keeps you connected and supported throughout your studies. You will not need to attend any residential schools for these courses so you can enjoy the online flexibility that these courses offer.

To gain entry to this course, students must have:

- The CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting; or 

- A non-accounting undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university, or equivalent from an overseas institution; or

- An AQF equivalent accounting bachelor degree received from an overseas institution or organisation, that does not meet accreditation with an Australian Accounting registration body for associate membership purposes.

NOTE:

Students who have successfully completed the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will be eligible to apply for credit for units already completed.

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

This course is suitable for you if you are interested in employment in accounting and financial management orientated careers. Potential fields of employment include financial accounting, management accounting, taxation auditing, teaching finance, banking management, administration, consulting or business advisory services.

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

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