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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

313489 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Corporate Accounting

GradCertCorpAcc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 072464E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for those wanting to develop accounting skills to assist in preparing themselves for professional level examinations for national and international professional bodies. It examines advanced management accounting, financial accounting and auditing issues and assists in developing the investigative and analytical skills of students wanting an international career in accounting.

Additional Handbook Information

This course is designed as a pathway to the Master of Corporate Accounting which prepares students for the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Professional level exams. Applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the entry into this course: Applicants who do not have a degree, having passed the ACCA Fundamental level exams or having been exempted from the ACCA Fundamental level exams. Applicants are expected to have minimum three years’ of substantial professional accounting experience. Each application will be assessed individually.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

This course is available to applicants who have a Bachelor degree, or equivalent, not recognised by the Australian professional accounting bodies or relevant work experience or have completed the fundamental exams for the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or equivalent. They must meet the English requirements for entry into a Curtin graduate course.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11942 v.3   Accounting Information Systems 531 3.0 25.0
13598 v.3   Managerial Accounting 525 3.0 25.0
312348 v.2   Financial Accounting 520 3.0 25.0
5707 v.7   International Accounting 514 3.0 25.0
  100.0