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 needed to obtain full membership of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) (formerly NIA). It is designed for TAFE qualified Associate IPA members.
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DURATION
Up to 6 Trimesters Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 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 | ||||||||||||
| Benefits | The distance education model run by the Graduate School of Business encourages students to apply learning immediately. |
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| 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 financial membership of the Institute of Public Accountants. |
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| Additional Requirements | * Certified academic transcripts (and evidence of change of name, if applicable). * Copy of a current Paid IPA Tax Invoice as proof of membership renewa * Certified evidence of Identification eg birth certificate or evidence of Australian citizenship/ permanent residency from passport. * A copy of your CV or resume showing at least two years work experience * Evidence of English proficiency if previous studies were not in English. 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 is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is up to 50% of a program. |
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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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| Further Information | 
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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 Institute of Public Accountants.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.
The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is up to 50 percent of a program.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to six trimesters as a part-time candidate.
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 |
To view complete Program of Study click here.
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 Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.