If you aspire to pursue a career in accounting, the Graduate Certificate in Accounting presents an excellent pathway for you. This program is designed to enhance your business and accounting competencies in accordance with the standards set by major Australian professional accounting bodies.

CQUniversity's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting serves as a solid foundation for establishing a career in the accounting field. Throughout this course, you will commence the development of essential business and accounting skills aligned with the requirements outlined by prominent Australian professional accounting bodies.

For postgraduate students aspiring to build a career in accounting but not meeting the eligibility criteria for the Master of Professional Accounting, enrolling in this course could be a viable option. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, you'll be eligible to transition into the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting, with credit granted for units completed during the Graduate Certificate program.

COURSE STRUCTURE:
Completion of this program mandates the fulfillment of four core units.

UNIT INFORMATION:
For details regarding the units available within this course, please refer to the Handbook and access the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Students who have completed relevant prior study may qualify for credit transfer.

Upon successfully finishing the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting, you will have initiated the initial phase of your journey toward a thriving accounting career. To further your educational pursuits and work towards becoming a qualified accountant, you will be required to enroll in the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting.

To gain entry to this course, students must have: A non-accounting undergraduate degree in any discipline from an Australian university, or equivalent from an overseas institution; or An AQF

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