Macquarie University
Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain foundational accounting, financial reporting and business law knowledge to support informed organisational decisions and prepare for further postgraduate study in accounting.
Course overview
Macquarie University’s Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is designed for graduates seeking to move into accounting or strengthen their understanding of how accounting supports organisational performance. The course provides a focused introduction to the principles, responsibilities and practices that underpin contemporary accounting.
You will develop foundational knowledge across financial reporting, managerial accounting, accounting principles and business and company law. This will strengthen your ability to interpret financial information, understand reporting obligations and apply accounting insights to business decision-making.
Delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the course can be completed in six months of full-time study or an equivalent part-time duration. It also provides a pathway to further study through the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, Master of Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice, you must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
Core units
- Principles of Accounting
- Business and Company Law
- Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
- Financial Reporting Standards and Practice
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:
- A qualification completed in an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
- An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
- Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The course develops foundational accounting, reporting and business capabilities that may support career opportunities across financial services, consulting, commercial organisations and government. Potential roles include:
- Account manager
- Auditor
- Banking and finance manager
- Business or venture analyst
- Consultant
- Risk management specialist
- Superannuation adviser or analyst
Potential employers
- Accounting firms
- Banks and financial institutions
- Commercial organisations
- Consulting firms
- Government agencies and departments
- Superannuation and insurance firms
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $18,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- 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.