Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice

About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice builds essential knowledge for professional accounting work, covering principles of accounting, corporate accounting, business and company law, and taxation law. You’ll also explore current issues in accounting and corporate governance while developing research and problem-solving skills. This course can also act as a pathway to further postgraduate study in accounting, at graduate diploma level in Accounting & Finance. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

This graduate diploma can support progression into accounting and related business roles across a range of sectors. Graduates may pursue opportunities in accounting and audit, banking and finance, consulting, risk management, and analytical roles supporting business and investment decisions. Potential employers include accounting firms, banks and financial institutions, commercial organisations, consulting firms, government agencies, and superannuation, insurance and funds-management organisations in Accounting & Finance.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)