Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting provides an understanding of the framework and fundamental principles of the accounting profession. The course offers an opportunity to develop the basic statistical and numerical literacy skills required for data analysis in economics and business management.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide

132 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
International entry requirements apply (see institution website for details).
Domestic entry requirements apply (see institution website for details).
English entry requirements apply (see institution website for details).
Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the School for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The course is ideal if you have a qualification in a non-accounting discipline and wish to gain additional skills in accounting and finance. The skills developed will assist you to gain employment in accounting within private and public organisations, nationally and internationally. Career outcomes include: Accounts clerk, Payroll officer, Bookkeeper, Budget analyst. Upon successful completion, you may be eligible for full credit towards our Master of Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting courses, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

CPA / CA ANZ / IPA

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

ACCM4000

Financial Accounting

Prerequisite: Nil

ACCM4100

Management Accounting

Prerequisite: Nil

FINM4000

Finance

Prerequisite: Nil

CLWM4000

Business and Corporations Law

Prerequisite: Nil

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Graduate Certificate in Accounting take to complete?

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting has a typical duration of 8 months, comprising 4 subjects across 2 trimesters.

What campuses is this course available at?

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is offered at Kaplan Business School campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth.

What career outcomes can I expect after completing this course?

Graduates may pursue roles such as accounts clerk, payroll officer, bookkeeper, or budget analyst. The skills developed will assist you to gain employment in accounting within private and public organisations, nationally and internationally.

Can this course lead to further study at Kaplan Business School?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting, you may be eligible for full credit towards Kaplan Business School's Master of Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting courses, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.

What subjects will I study in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting?

The course consists of 4 core subjects: Financial Accounting (ACCM4000), Management Accounting (ACCM4100), Finance (FINM4000), and Business and Corporations Law (CLWM4000), all with no prerequisites.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantAssistant AccountantFinancial AnalystTax AccountantAuditor

Key Skills

Financial statement preparation and analysisManagement accounting and cost analysisCorporate and personal taxation under Australian lawAuditing and assurance proceduresFinancial modelling and forecasting

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Graduate Certificate in Accounting

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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