Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting represents Stage 1 of the professional educational requirements leading to professional membership of the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and is available to TAFE qualified members of the NIA who wish to move from Associate (ANIA) status to Member (MNIA) status of the NIA.
Career Opportunities
Graduates achieve member status of the NIA (MNIA).
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DURATION
Up to 6 Trimesters Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertProfAcc | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | ||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All students apply direct to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's relevant to the course; or (b) have completed an Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) relevant to the award and shall have had at least two years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience in accountancy or a related field. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of membership of the National Institute of Accountants. |
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| Additional Requirements | Original documents or certified transcripts (and evidence of change of name, if applicable) Copy of NIA Membership Renewal Notice must accompany this form (original documents will be returned) Birth certificate or evidence of Australian citizenship/ permanent residency Evidence of English proficiency: Those applicants whose previous education was not in English must provide evidence of English Proficiency. UNE English Proficiency requirements are listed on the internet at http://www.une.edu.au/rmo/policies/acad/englishlangreq.pdf |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing may be granted for units completed towards a postgraduate qualification prior to admission provided that such units have reasonable correspondence to units offered in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting to a maximum of 12 credit points. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods each year. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's relevant to the course; or
(b) have completed an Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) relevant to the award and shall have had at least two years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience in accountancy or a related field.
In addition, applicants must provide evidence of membership of the National Institute of Accountants.
Advanced Standing
1. At the discretion of the course coordinator, on the recommendation of the relevant head of school or nominee, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units only, passed prior to admission to candidature, provided that such units have reasonable correspondence with units offered by the faculty for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
2. The maximum advanced standing that may be granted is 12 credit points, except for students who have previously completed units towards a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting who shall be eligible for up to 18 credit points. Advanced standing may be granted for course work units only on the basis of units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or through other significant learning that the school considers equivalent to units prescribed in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
3. In Advanced Standing Rule 3 Rules 3.3. and 3.4.(a) do not apply to candidates enrolling in this award who are seeking advanced standing on the basis of an incomplete Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
4. A candidate who is re-admitted to candidature following exclusion, may be granted advanced standing by the faculty for units in which he or she previously satisfied Rule 2.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to six 15-week trimesters as a part-time candidate.
In exceptional circumstances, the course coordinator may vary the requirements by extending the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than two trimesters.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 12 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.