Macquarie University
Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Learn to interpret financial information, navigate corporate and taxation requirements and approach complex accounting decisions with confidence.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice at Macquarie University offers graduates from non-accounting backgrounds an introduction to postgraduate accounting study. It connects accounting principles with the legal and regulatory frameworks that influence business decisions.
You will examine financial reporting, managerial and corporate accounting, taxation, business and company law, and contemporary governance issues. Through research-informed study and an accounting capstone, you will learn to interpret industry developments, evaluate accounting problems and apply your knowledge in professional contexts.
The course is delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus and can be completed in one year of full-time study or the equivalent part-time. It also provides a pathway to Macquarie University’s Master of Accounting or Master of Professional Accounting, allowing you to continue developing your expertise at master’s level.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, you must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.
Core units
- Principles of Accounting
- Business and Company Law
- Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
- Financial Reporting Standards and Practice
- Applied Taxation Law
- Corporate Accounting
- Current Issues in Accounting and Corporate Governance
- Accounting Capstone
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission.
English language requirements
Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:
- An approved qualification completed in a recognised country with English as the language of instruction.
- An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
- Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Potential career outcomes include:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Banking and finance manager
- Business or venture analyst
- Consultant
- Risk management specialist
- Superannuation adviser or analyst
Potential employers include:
- Accounting firms
- Banks and financial institutions
- Commercial organisations
- Consulting firms
- Government agencies and departments
- Superannuation and insurance firms
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $37,000 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.