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Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Chartered Accounting)
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
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Admission Requirements
(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
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Trimesters 1, 2 and 3
- 3-4 contact hours a week, plus additional personal study.
- Postgraduate
- 42340
- 103903D
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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.
Delivery
The course comprises eight units. All units (except the ICAP unit) are delivered face-to-face in the UWA Business School by experienced UWA academics in partnership with CA ANZ. The ICAP is delivered exclusively by the CA ANZ. Online delivery is also an option for those located outside of Perth.
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.
Professional accreditation
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)
