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Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Professional Practice)
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) is a currently active postgraduate award (course code 2622PP01), offered through the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences. The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
Students may elect to exit the course after the completion of the following requirements:
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) [Exit point only]
- Two core subjects (ACG511, ACG516)
- Two restricted elective subjects (selected from the Master core subject list)
Further information on these courses is located in the Related Course section below.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- ACG511Essential set > Core subjects: Interpreting and Communicating Accounting
- ACG516Professional Practice
- ACG508Essential set > Restricted electives: Accounting Standards, Application and Disclosures
- ACG512Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making
- ACG514Ethics, Governance and Developments in Accounting Thought
- LAW504Business and Corporations Law
- ECO511Economics for Business
- ACG510Risk Based Auditing
- FIN516Corporate Finance
- LAW533Taxation Principles and Application
- ACG516Professional Practice
- ACG513Contemporary Cost Accounting for Management Decision-making
- ACG509Global Perspectives of Accounting
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Offerings: All Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). The undergraduate degree must be in a field other than Accounting, or not recognised by the Australian Accounting professional bodies for associate membership. Offerings: All
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