Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting)

This course is delivered in partnership between UWA and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), making UWA the only Group of 8 university to offer this unique qualification. It enables you to complete a Graduate Diploma from UWA and the prestigious Chartered Accountants (CA) program at the same time, saving two years on average compared to completing the two programs separately.

To be considered for admission, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification recognised by UWA, a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, successfully completed prior tertiary study in an accounting major, and hold or be eligible for a Chartered Accountants ANZ Provisional Membership. International applicants must also meet English language requirements, with a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

The course comprises eight units. UWA units include Accounting Information Systems and Contemporary Issues in Accounting. The CA Program units include Ethics, Risk and Technology, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Business Performance, Taxation, Auditing, and Integrated Chartered Accounting Practice (ICAP). All units except ICAP are delivered face-to-face in the UWA Business School by experienced UWA academics in partnership with CA ANZ. The ICAP is delivered exclusively by CA ANZ.

This course satisfies the accreditation requirements of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and CPA Australia. Graduates are eligible to join as a Chartered Accountant subject to completing three years of Mentored Practical Experience, and are also eligible to join as Associate members of CPA Australia.

Yes. While the course is primarily delivered on-campus at Perth's Crawley campus with 3-4 contact hours per week, online delivery is also an option for those located outside of Perth. The course is available on both a full-time and part-time basis, with starting dates in Trimesters 1, 2 and 3.