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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Principles of Finance
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program; eligible for ACCA exemptions.
Economics for Managers
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program.
Business Law
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program; eligible for ACCA exemptions.
Intermediate Accounting for Management
Core unit. Required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program; eligible for ACCA exemptions.
Principles of Income Tax Law
Core unit. Required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program; may be taken as part of the CPA program for candidates with an accredited Australian degree.
Analytical Methods
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program.
Financial Accounting
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program.
Advanced Corporate Auditing
Core unit. Required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program; eligible for ACCA exemptions.
Accounting Systems and Analytics
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program.
Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice
Core unit. Required by CPA Australia for Associate (foundation level) Membership; required by CA ANZ for entry to the CA Program.
Professional Research and Analysis (Capstone)
Core capstone unit.
Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin
Compulsory 0-credit-point module to be completed in the first trimester of study.
Enterprise Value Creation: Sustainability and Integrated Reporting
Recommended elective for students seeking to extend accounting-related knowledge in sustainability.
Financial Behaviour and Decision Making
Recommended elective for students seeking to extend accounting-related knowledge and employability skills.
Financial Planning and Economic Fundamentals
Recommended elective for students seeking to extend accounting-related knowledge.
Business for Social Impact
Recommended WIL elective to extend professional development and general employability skills.
Consultancy Experience
Recommended WIL elective to extend professional development and general employability skills.
Entrepreneurship Experience
Recommended WIL elective to extend professional development and general employability skills.
Internship
Recommended WIL elective to extend professional development and general employability skills.
International Consultancy Experience
Recommended WIL elective to extend professional development and general employability skills.
Common Questions
Yes. The course offers a direct pathway towards professional recognition, enabling students to meet the academic requirements for CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
The course can be completed in 1 year full-time (8 credit points), 1.5 years full-time (12 credit points), or 2 years full-time (16 credit points), depending on your previous qualifications and professional experience. Students may also study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track their degree.
The estimated tuition fee is $34,200 for 1 year full-time as a full-fee paying place. This is provided as a guide only and represents typical first-year tuition fees; the actual cost will vary depending on the units chosen, study load, course length, and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.
Yes, graduates have the opportunity to complement their primary studies with a specialisation in a business-related field. Options include artificial intelligence for business, arts and cultural industries, cyberlaw, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international trade and business, management consulting, marketing, project management, property and real estate, and supply chain management. You don't need to choose a specialisation before you begin — you will have the flexibility to explore your options once you have started the course.
Yes. The course is designed for both accounting and non-accounting graduates who are reskilling or upskilling. Non-accounting graduates with a bachelor degree in any discipline can be admitted to the 2-year full-time (16 credit point) version of the course, while those with relevant work experience or a related degree may qualify for a shorter duration with admission credit applied.
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