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Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Available online

Graduate Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradDipAcc

  • Course code

    1108210

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

Accounting is universally applicable - every organisation, no matter how big or small, needs one. Even in times of economic downturn accountants are in demand. With commercial know-how, lateral thinking, professional judgment and excellent communication skills, accountants support the growth of all businesses. 

The Graduate Diploma in Accounting is a postgraduate level qualification that is CPA Australia accredited and provides specialist knowledge in business accounting and law, economic and financial reporting, contemporary issues in accounting, as well as accounting management and information systems. 

Consisting of eight units, the Graduate Diploma in accounting provides a fast-track towards becoming a CPA - a professional title that will provide opportunities internationally. On completion of our Graduate Diploma of Accounting, you will satisfy all CPA Foundation units, and be eligible to become a CPA associate member.

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting is fully online and is a pathway to the CPA program.  

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Develop and create professional solutions to specific problems from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.

Creativity

Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.

Ethical practice

Analyse and compare challenging organisational ethical issues within a professional context. Apply discipline based knowledge and professional skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations.

Lifelong learning

Incorporated in Intellectual rigour.

Communication and social skills

Prepare and deliver professional discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business or public context.

Prepare and deliver professional and justified discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.

Investigate and explain leadership research and practice in the management of people and self.

Appraise self and team regarding participation and performance.

Cultural competence

Incorporated in Knowledge of a discipline.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
SCU Online Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5, Study Period 6 N/A N/A

Career Outcomes

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

  1. Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Accounting may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
  2. With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Credit for prior learning

Course requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Accounting a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
ACC92110 Business Accounting (Online) Intermediate
ACC92210 Accounting Information Systems and Processes (Online) Intermediate
ECO82210 Economics and Quantitative Analysis (Online) Intermediate
LAW81110 Business and Corporation Law (Online) Introductory
ACC92211 Company and Financial Reporting (Online) Intermediate
ACC93110 Managerial Accounting (Online) Intermediate
FIN91110 Finance (Online) Introductory
ACC93112 Contemporary Issues in Accounting Theory (Online) Advanced