Charles Darwin University
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Gain professional accounting credentials through a structured 1.5-year full-time program covering financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and corporate finance. Designed for graduates seeking to meet educational requirements for CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) professional membership.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree, graduate diploma, masters degree, or equivalent international qualification. Those who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting Studies are also eligible. Applicants who have previously completed an accounting degree within Australia are not eligible. International applicants who have completed the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1 or ZAMQP2) are eligible. English language proficiency is required, with minimum IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for international students or equivalent qualifications.
The course is structured around 12 core units covering: Accounting Principles, Management Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Auditing, Accounting Theory, and Accounting Information Systems. Additional core units include Economics of Sustainability, Aspects of Corporate Finance, Business and Corporate Law, Australian Tax Law, Business Statistics, and Business Research Skills. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, applying professional judgment to real-world business and accounting scenarios through integrated learning across financial reporting, management decision-making, audit procedures, tax compliance, and data analytics applications.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). The program is accredited by CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), meeting educational requirements for professional membership. CDU offers flexible study options with on-campus and online delivery, placements available for some courses, and the opportunity to network with industry leaders while developing skills for diverse roles in finance, banking, and the public and private sectors.
Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities including financial accountant, management accountant, financial auditor, tax auditor/preparer, business/financial analyst, or roles in large multinational companies and Big Four accounting firms. Alternatively, graduates may establish their own businesses, work in small local accounting firms, or transition into other areas of business management. The qualification meets professional membership requirements with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
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