Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting provides an understanding of the framework and fundamental principles of the accounting profession. The course offers an opportunity to develop the basic statistical and numerical literacy skills required for data analysis in economics and business management. Course Learning Outcomes Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting provides an understanding of the framework and fundamental principles of the accounting profession. The course offers an opportunity to develop the basic statistical and numerical literacy skills required for data analysis in economics and business management.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:
Apply appropriate professional and analytical skills to address specific accounting and business issues and challenges
Incorporate key accounting principles and statistical skills in real-world business situations
Evaluate corporate governance practices in Australian organisations
Prepare a range of financial statements used in the accounting cycle
Career Outcomes
Accounts Clerk
Payroll Officer
Bookkeeper
Budget Analyst
The course is ideal if you have a qualification in a non-accounting discipline and wish to gain additional skills in accounting and finance. The skills developed will assist you to gain employment in accounting within private and public organisations, nationally and internationally.
Upon successful completion, you may be eligible for full credit towards our Master of Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting courses, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.
REQUIREMENTS
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent); OR A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).
ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Academic IELTS- Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading OR KITE (Kaplan International Test of English) – Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing; OR PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) – Academic Score of 50 OR TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language- 60 OR Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL) – 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Kaplan Business School is a globally recognised provider of quality business programs across four campuses in Australia- of which one is based in Melbourne. The School is one of Australia’s leading providers of global business qualifications and provides students a holistic business education that combines real-world experience with technical know-how. Some of the study options on offer include the Diploma of Business, the Bachelor of Business (Specialising in Accounting; Hospitality & Tourism Management; and Marketing); Master of Accounting; Master of Professional Accounting; and Master of Business Administration.
