Curtin University
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting in Accounting is offered by Curtin University.
Program Length: 1 SEMESTER.
Subjects: 4.
This course is intended to help you step into the field of accounting for the first time. It covers an introductory understanding of accounting and the budget process.You’ll study a range of specialised topics, including corporations law, cost behaviour, financial accounting, job order costing systems, management accounting, planning and special decision-making issues.You’ll also learn typical accounting applications such as billing, general ledger, inventory, purchasing and sales.What you'll learn
- Apply principles of accounting, economics, information systems, statistics, law and social sciences as they relate to reporting business activity.
- Critically analyse issues in collection, recording and reporting of economic activity to enable the development of accounting information systems giving cost effective decision useful information.
- Locate, extract and critically appraise decision useful information related to economic activity from sources within an organisation and from external sources.
- Relate the significance of commercial events and issues to the business and investing community using effectively structured financial communication and appropriate language.
- Use electronic resources to effectively interrogate databases, analyse data, collect information and communicate.
- Take responsibility for self directed learning and the development of a career long attitude of continuing professional development.
- Recognise the global nature of accounting by applying international financial reporting standards and appreciate the information requirements of a global financial system.
- Demonstrate an understanding that cultural practices and differences impact commercial practices and interpersonal relations.
- Apply an ethical approach to analysing and reporting commercial activities; advising clients; demonstrate leadership and the ability to delegate tasks to ensure timely outcomes; Work independently and in teams to achieve agreed outcomes.