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Professional Accounting

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Newcastle

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is designed for graduates from non-accounting backgrounds who want an entry point into accounting concepts and practices. You will build analytical skills for today’s business environment and develop foundational knowledge in key accounting areas. This graduate certificate provides a pathway into the accounting profession and further study in accounting and related business disciplines. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue opportunities where accounting knowledge supports sound financial decision-making across industries. The program helps prepare you for roles and work areas such as financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing and superannuation, as well as investment, financial advising and banking/stockbroking-related pathways. This graduate certificate builds a professional foundation for entry-level accounting career directions and further progression in accounting. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as financial project manager, professional accountant, stockbroker, business analyst, wealth management consultant, investment manager, and etc. in companies including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Philips, Grant Thornton, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 22 - 29
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,199 - 1,586
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,079 - 1,427
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**


Costs

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A$14,940 per year

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Information

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0.5 years

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July, Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

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Newcastle City
Sydney CBD

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12187

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconONSHORE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$50,000

tick iconCHINA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconASEAN EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$50,000

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