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Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting at Deakin University is a one-year postgraduate course for graduates from any discipline who want the skills and knowledge to inform business decision making. The program extends from core principles to advanced accounting across financial reporting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and finance. Applied learning and industry-informed teaching build practical skills, and the course provides a pathway to accounting practice and the Master of Professional Accounting. Graduates work in accounting, audit, tax and financial analysis roles across a wide range of organisations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 4 credit points of core units, 4 credit points of course elective units. Core units: Accounting
- Principles of Finance
- Accounting for Management
- Financial Accounting Electives include Corporate Auditing
- Advanced Accounting Principles and Practice
- Principles of Income Tax Law
- Business Law
- Economics for Managers
- Accounting Systems and Analytics
- Analytical Methods
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)
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
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a major sequence or bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline; completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline plus at least two years' relevant work experience
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