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308481 v.1 Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting


GradDipProfAcc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051622C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed for those seeking an understanding of professional accounting and who may intend to progress into the Master of Professional Accounting course. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of, and competencies in, Australia and international accounting and auditing concepts, methods and practices, and thereby equips them for a professional accounting career. It enhances students' capabilities in conceptual thinking in interpersonal and communicating skills and in the use of analytical methods required for effective diagnosis of accounting theories, concepts and techniques.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree, a graduate certificate or equivalent qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

The course is made up of eight units - six core units plus two optional units, totalling 200 credits. It encompasses a broad range of professional accounting concepts and equips students for professional practice.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with private and public organisations (national and international).

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11941 v.2   Accounting (Managerial) 530 3.0 25.0
11942 v.2   Accounting (Information Systems) 531 3.0 25.0
302129 v.2   Accounting (Financial) 510 3.0 25.0
302609 v.2   Accounting (Computer Packages) 505 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12466 v.2   Accounting (Statement Analysis) 525 3.0 25.0
302128 v.2   Accounting (Corporate) 511 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
5469 v.8   Law (Corporation) 564 3.0 25.0
5706 v.7   Accounting (Public Sector) 567 3.0 25.0
5707 v.6   Accounting (International) 514 3.0 25.0
5934 v.4   Legal Environment 560 3.0 25.0
12030 v.3   Law (Business Organisations) 522 3.0 25.0
13598 v.2   Accounting (Managerial Issues) 531 3.0 25.0
302123 v.2   Accounting (Technologies) 524 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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