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Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting is built specifically for aspiring accountants who need additional coursework to complete the educational requirements for CPA Australia membership, rather than functioning as a general postgraduate accounting qualification. Applicants must have already completed a qualifying undergraduate or postgraduate degree that meets CPA's foundation competency requirement before starting the program, since it exists to fill specific remaining gaps rather than teach accounting from scratch. It suits graduates whose original degree came close to but didn't fully satisfy CPA's academic requirements, giving them a direct, targeted path to professional accounting accreditation without repeating content they've already covered. Applicants need to contact CPA Australia directly for an eligibility assessment before enrolling, since the program's structure depends entirely on what specific competency gaps an individual applicant needs to fill.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- ACCT5935CPA Ethics and Governance
- ACCT5938CPA Global Strategy and Leadership
- ACCT5937CPA Strategic Management Accounting
- ACCT5936CPA Financial Reporting. Prescribed Elective Courses: ACCT5947 CPA Digital Finance
- ACCT5948CPA Australia Taxation
- ACCT5946CPA Financial Risk Management
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
A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) and meet minimum CPA entry requirements. Students must show evidence from CPA Australia of meeting competency requirements to be eligible to commence the CPA program. Please contact CPA Australia for an eligibility assessment.
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