Curtin University
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Study a 100% online course to understand the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and recognizing the information requirements of a global financial system.
Course overview
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course is designed for applicants working or seeking to work in a field that requires a general understanding of accounting-related matters and who may intend to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting course. It may also help graduates develop a future career in professional accounting and related fields.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, you must complete 100 credit points:
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting
- Fundamentals of Business and Corporations Law
- Financial Principles and Analysis
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, you must have:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field of study other than accounting, that is recognised at a level equal to or greater than AQF Level 7.
- A recognised 4-year overseas qualification in Accounting, as determined by the School of Accounting.
- Proof of relevant 3 to 5 years of work experience, as determined by the School of Accounting.
Final acceptance will be subject to a formal interview.
Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.
English language requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. I have outlined specific English requirements for this course below.
- IELTS - Writing 6.0
- Speaking 6.0
- Reading 6.0
- Listening 6.0
- Overall bans score 6.5
You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for complete details.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to get credit towards your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined in the university policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Bookkeeper
- Account Clerk
Industries
- Accounting
- Finance and Investment
- Government
- Law
- Resources and Renewables
Learning outcomes
- 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.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated 2025 first-year fee: $16,702 (domestic fee-paying).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per term;
- the choice of major or specialisation;
- choice of units;
- credit from previous study or work experience; and
- eligibility for government-funded loans
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.