This course, accredited by CPA Australia and ACCA Global (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), is suitable if you wish to upgrade your accounting knowledge to further your career in commerce, government, industry or public practice. The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is nested within this graduate diploma.

In addition to the topics covered in the graduate certificate – such as cost behaviour and financial accounting – you’ll study Australian tax law, corporate accounting, date analytics, microeconomics and macroeconomics in an international context.

It is the perfect opportunity for you to sample the accounting discipline in depth before you decide whether to commence Curtin’s Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting).

Why study

• Expand your understanding and skills through theoretical study and real-life cases.
• Lifelong learning is key to a successful career in accounting. Qualified accountants who possess professional knowledge and expertise experience upward mobility towards management roles in many organisations.
• The Curtin Accounting Association can help grow your network and connect you with industry. The association is run by Curtin accounting students and is sponsored by Chartered Accountants, EY, KPMG, CPA Australia and the Curtin Student Guild.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by CPA Australia. With successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for associate membership of CPA Australia.

Graduates generally find employment with private and public organisations nationally and internationally.