Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice
Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice
Summary Accountants and those with a strong understanding of accounting principles play a critical role in all businesses and organisations. Because they’re responsible for budgeting, planning and evaluating performance, it’s virtually impossible to make strategic business decisions without them. The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is ideal for those wishing…
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Summary
Accountants and those with a strong understanding of accounting principles play a critical role in all businesses and organisations. Because they’re responsible for budgeting, planning and evaluating performance, it’s virtually impossible to make strategic business decisions without them.
The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is ideal for those wishing to transition to a role in accounting or those seeking to understand the principles of accounting practice to progress in their existing field. You’ll study four key contemporary accounting units via structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. This course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting.
Key features
Gain essential accounting knowledge
Acquire a range of skills in business and company law, managerial accounting, and accounting standards and practice. Undertake a certificate taught by accounting experts
Learn from qualified and experienced lecturers who have first-hand experience with the accounting professional bodies. Position yourself for advanced postgraduate study
Set yourself up for the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting or the Master of Professional Accounting. Enhance your learning within a unique high-tech precinct
Connect with world-leading organisations in the Macquarie Park Innovation District – right next door.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Account manager
Auditor
Banking and finance manager
Business or venture analyst
Consultant
Risk management specialist
Superannuation adviser or analyst
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Commercial organisations
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
Superannuation and insurance firms
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
