Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting

2013 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Fees and charges
• Course rules
• Course structure

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting provides students with the opportunity to undertake graduate studies towards membership of CPA Australia or entry into the CA Program.  Upon completing the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting students can progress to the Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting^, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Commerce, Master of Professional Accounting/Master of Commerce.

^ previously titled Graduate Diploma of Accounting

Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

Please be aware:

• Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
• Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
• Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

Course rules

The Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting requires students to complete four units totalling 4 credit points.

Course structure

Select a minimum of 2 credit points of units from:

Select a maximum of 2 credit points of units from:

*Or any unit(s) not previously studied as listed in the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting.

Other postgraduate units may be taken subject to the approval of the Course Team Chair.

^ MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit

Notes:
¹ Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership.
² Required by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia for entry to the CA Program.
³ For candidates who have completed an accredited degree in Australia, this unit may be taken as part of the CPA program. Other students must complete the unit before becoming an Associate Member of CPA Australia.

Students should carefully note the trimesters when units are offered to ensure that all required units can be completed in the appropriate time frame.

Students who wish to enter the CA or CPA programs are advised that it is their responsibility to ensure that they take the appropriate units required for entry.

Students who have completed prior undergraduate or graduate units in accounting or other core knowledge areas are advised to have their qualifications assessed by their preferred professional organisation to ensure they complete the correct units.

Course structure

Course structure

Credit for Prior Learning

Credit for prior learning into the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate postgraduate studies.  There are negotiated credit for prior learning arrangements in place for CPA members.