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Accounting

Graduate Certificate.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Accounting provides a focused postgraduate entry into key accounting concepts for graduates from any discipline and professionals seeking a pathway into the field. You’ll build foundational capability across areas such as introductory accounting, management accounting and relevant commercial law, with options to broaden into finance, economics and auditing. The course is designed as a first step toward professional recognition and progression to a Master of Accountancy or Master of Professional Accounting.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level and support roles across accounting and taxation functions in a wide range of industries. Typical opportunities include work in tax services, bookkeeping and accounting support, and junior accounting roles in corporate, public practice and government settings. This qualification also supports further study toward a masters program, helping you strengthen employability and progress toward professional accounting pathways in the Graduate Certificate level within Accounting & Finance.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as financial risk analyst, finance assistant, credit controller, trainee accountant, tax consultant, business analyst, and etc. in companies including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, J.P.Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and etc.

Living Costs in Parramatta**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,562 - 2,066
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

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A$30,408 per year

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A$11,885 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

6 months

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July, January, September

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Parramatta City

tick icon Course Code

2790

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

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