Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting - International

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from Charles Sturt University equips non-accounting graduates with accounting knowledge to enhance their skills or pursue a career change. This flexible program allows students to tailor their studies by selecting four subjects that align with their career aspirations. Taught by industry experts, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices, preparing graduates for diverse careers in financial management, public practice, and other accounting-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from Charles Sturt University is designed for graduates of other disciplines who want to gain accounting knowledge to complement their other skills or for those looking for a career change. This flexible degree provides a general professional accounting education and allows students to tailor their studies by choosing the four subjects that best meet their career needs. Students can also fast-track their degree by completing up to four subjects in a session.

Outline:

Content:

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting covers a range of accounting and related disciplines, including:

• Accounting Standards, Application, and Disclosures
• Global Perspectives of Accounting
• Risk-Based Auditing
• Interpreting and Communicating Accounting
• Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making
• Contemporary Cost Accounting for Management Decision-making
• Ethics, Governance, and Developments in Accounting Thought
• Professional Practice
• Economics for Business
• Corporate Finance
• Business and Corporations Law
• Taxation Principles and Application

Structure:

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting consists of 32 credit points, which can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. Students can choose to study online or on campus.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the subject but may include:

• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Presentations
• Case studies

Teaching:

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is taught by industry experts who bridge the gap between the theories of accounting and their application in the workplace. They are committed to providing quality teaching in a supportive learning environment.

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting can pursue a variety of careers in financial management, public practice, commerce and industry, government and semi-government organizations, and accounting education.