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This graduate accounting program provides an understanding of the framework and fundamental principles of the accounting industry. It is ideal for those with a qualification in a non-accounting discipline wishing to begin a career in accounting or finance.

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

POSTGRADUATE

This program offers an opportunity to develop the basic statistical and economic literacy skills required for data analysis in economics, finance and business management.

Progression

Successful graduates will be eligible for 4 subjects of credit towards Kaplan’s Master of Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting.

Achievements

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting, students are able to: • apply appropriate professional and analytical skills to address specific accounting and business issues and challenges

• discuss management of information systems and technologies in modern accountancy

• apply key economic principles, theories, models and laws to solve common economic problems

• apply statistical skills that are used in data analysis in economics, finance and business

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Holders of recognised post-secondary qualifications Mature age students Career change

Typical duration † 4 months (15 weeks): 1 trimester

Intakes See pages 26-27

Entry requirements See pages 28-29

Structure 4 compulsory subjects

Compulsory subjects • Accounting Principles ACCM4000

• Quantitative Methods STAM4000 • Economics ECOM4000

Elective Subjects • Business and Corporations Law CLWM4000

• Professional Communication Practice EAPM4000

Mode On campus, full-time or the equivalent part-time*

Credit transfer Graduate Certificate in Accounting graduates are eligible for

4 credits towards the Master of Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting.

† Typical duration: Work load or study intensity can be adapted to suit an individual's requirements. * Part-time study suitable for domestic students only. Not available on a student visa.