Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting provides foundational postgraduate study in accounting for those seeking to enter or progress in the profession. You will build core business and accounting knowledge aligned with expectations of major Australian professional accounting bodies, and can study on campus or online. The course offers a pathway to further study, including progression to a Graduate Diploma, within the accounting discipline at graduate certificate level.

Career outcome

Graduates can take first steps toward an accounting career by developing practical business and accounting capabilities suited to entry-level professional contexts. The qualification may support roles such as accounts officer, assistant accountant, bookkeeping and finance support positions across private industry, government and not-for-profits, and provides a pathway to continue study toward accountant qualification via a graduate diploma. Outcomes align with graduate certificate preparation in professional accounting.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)