About the course

Accountants and those with a strong understanding of accounting principles play a critical role in all businesses and organisations. Because they?re responsible for budgeting, planning and evaluating performance, it?s virtually impossible to make strategic business decisions without them.

　　The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is ideal for those wishing to transition to a role in accounting or those seeking to understand the principles of accounting practice to progress in their existing field. You?ll study four key contemporary accounting units via structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. This course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting.

　　Gain essential accounting knowledge

　　Acquire a range of skills in business and company law, managerial accounting, and accounting standards and practice.

　　Undertake a certificate taught by accounting experts

　　Learn from qualified and experienced lecturers who have first-hand experience with the accounting professional bodies.

　　Position yourself for advanced postgraduate study

　　Set yourself up for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting.

　　Enhance your learning within a unique high-tech precinct

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Session 1 (February), 2024	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2024	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2025	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2025	North Ryde
Session 1 (February), 2026	North Ryde
Session 2 (July), 2026	North Ryde

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Macquarie University

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level

　　or

　　Five years relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level

　　Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 6 in each band, or equivalent..TOEFL iBT 94 READING 13 WRITING 21 LISTENING 12 SPEAKING 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Macquarie University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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