Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting)
Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting)
The Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting) is a unique qualification delivered in partnership between UWA and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ). The course enables you to complete a Graduate Diploma from UWA and the prestigious Chartered Accountants (CA) program at the same time. This unique qualification…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting) is a unique qualification delivered in partnership between UWA and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ). The course enables you to complete a Graduate Diploma from UWA and the prestigious Chartered Accountants (CA) program at the same time. This unique qualification will provide you with advanced professional accounting knowledge and a competitive edge in the employment market.
Course Structure
The course comprises eight units. All units (except the ICAP unit) are delivered face-to-face in the UWA Business School by experienced UWA academic staff in partnership with CA ANZ. The ICAP is delivered exclusively by the CA ANZ.
UWA Units
• Accounting Information Systems
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting
CA Program
• Ethics, Risk and Technology
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Business Performance
• Taxation
• Auditing
• Integrated Chartered Accounting Practice (ICAP).
Why study this course?
The Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting) will provide you with:
1. a postgraduate accounting qualification from one of Australia’s leading business schools,
2. completion of the prestigious and globally recognised Chartered Accountants program,
3. a unique qualification that will differentiate you in the employment market.
You’ll learn to
Account for advanced corporate accounting transactions.
Critically apply advanced theoretical and technical accounting knowledge to provide possible solutions to emerging and/or advanced business issues.
Use clear and concise written and oral communication in complex accounting contexts to influence accountants and non-accountants
Contribute accounting expertise in diverse teams seeking solutions to emerging and/or advanced business problems in complex contexts.
Use accounting and business-related software to enhance decision-making and business efficiency.
What is the CA Program?
The Chartered Accountants (CA) program is one of the most highly regarded professional accounting qualifications in the world. The program addresses the practical application of advanced accounting knowledge and is the pathway to international recognition as a Chartered Accountant. The chartered accounting units you will complete as part of this course are:
i. Ethics, Risk and Technology
ii. Financial Accounting and Reporting
iii. Business Performance
iv. Taxation
v. Auditing
vi. Integrated Chartered Accounting Practice (ICAP)
Career Pathways
Chartered accountants are employed in professional accounting firms, large and small for-profit entities as well as not-for-profit and government organisations. Major employers include firms such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, major corporates like Wesfarmers and Woodside, small businesses, public sector, local government.
Further Study
You may choose to pursue further expertise through a Master of Professional Accounting or a Master of Commerce.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in an accounting major; and(d) hold or be eligible for a Chartered Accountants ANZ Provisional Membership
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
