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Course Overview
Take your first step into postgraduate accounting study with La Trobe University's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
In this course, you will develop essential knowledge in accounting principles, finance and economics.
Designed for students from non-accounting backgrounds, this course gives you a structured way to explore accounting before committing to a longer qualification.
By studying the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, you will learn how to:
apply accounting principles to record business transactions and prepare financial statements
interpret economic concepts that shape business decisions and global markets
explain core finance concepts, including investment, funding and dividend decisions
assess business performance using accounting and financial information
apply commercial law or statistical methods to support accounting and finance decisions.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
All applicants:
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
International students:
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
Graduate with foundational knowledge in accounting, finance, economics and commercial law as a pathway to further study in professional accounting. Possible roles include:
This certificate acts as a direct pathway to the Master of Professional Accounting, with eligibility to apply for advanced standing of up to 60 credit points, equivalent to six months of full-time study.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
CPA Australia / Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CPA / CA ANZ / IPA
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Accounting Principles and Practices
Economics for Global Leaders
Foundations of Company and Commercial Law
Principles of Finance
Common Questions
The page does not provide detailed course overview information about the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting beyond its title and the institution offering it, La Trobe University.
Further details about the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, including entry requirements, units, and career outcomes, can be found directly on the La Trobe University courses page at latrobe.edu.au.
Yes, La Trobe University is a registered Australian University with TEQSA provider number PRV12132 and is also a CRICOS Provider (00115M), making it eligible to enrol international students.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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