La Trobe University
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDesigned as a direct pathway to further study in professional accounting, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will teach you essential fundamentals in this in-demand field.
Enjoy the opportunity for quick upskilling in this six-month program, where you'll learn from leading academics and hear guest lectures from industry experts. Explore a mix of accounting, finance, economics and other business-related studies.
Once you've completed this course, you'll have the knowledge you need to study advanced accounting topics. You can use this as a pathway to our Master of Professional Accounting and Master of Extended Professional Accounting. You'll be eligible for credit (also known as advanced standing) for the subjects you've already completed, taking you one step closer to your next qualification.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
- 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS):
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes.
Credit for Previous Study (Advanced Standing):
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
Academic Entry Requirement:
Prerequisites: Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
English Language Requirement:
International English Language Test (IELTS) Academic:
- Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE):
- Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46
TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - test taken prior to 26 July 2023:
- Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE):
- 169 with no less than 169 in any component
Course fees
$15,600
$20,100
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting will prepare you for the following roles.
Accountant
An Accountant keeps financial records and processes financial accounts. You might be employed by a business or organisation to manage their financi...
Financial Accountant
A Financial Accountant coordinates accounts for a large business or organisation. You’ll manage financial operations across all departments and pre...
Tax Accountant
A Tax Accountant manages taxation issues for a business or organisation. You’ll ensure the company meets their tax obligations and makes sure tax r...
Management Accountant
A Management Accountant coordinates financial activities for a large business or organisation. You might prepare financial reports and statements a...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
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