Overview

In this Extended Professional Accounting accredited degree at La Trobe University, you'll build the skills and knowledge to create, analyse and interpret the accounting information that's essential in all businesses and public enterprises. Be ready to help evaluate business models, advise on strategy and decision-making, audit accounts and manage tax issues.

Gain a valuable blend of technical expertise and hands-on experience that'll broaden your career opportunities. What's more, you'll further hone the human skills that employers are looking for, like communication and personal development.

Prepare for career success with this degree – we've designed it with industry input to build the skills you need in the workplace. Hear guest lectures from industry experts and enjoy opportunities to connect with industry and professional accounting bodies.

You'll learn:

Accounting principles, information systems and analytics
- Understand how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements and evaluate business performance. Use the accounting and data analytics tools to analyse data and assist decision making.
Management accounting
- Understand how to provide organisational decision-makers with relevant accounting information to assist with strategic planning, controlling and performance management.
Advanced financial accounting and reporting issues
- Apply international and Australian accounting standards involving measurement and professional judgement in a variety of practical scenarios. Develop a systematic knowledge of contemporary issues in accounting.
Auditing and assurance
- Explore the nature and purpose of auditing. Understand the responsibilities of auditors in the context of reporting quality information.
Taxation
- Learn the fundamentals of the taxation system and its implications for individuals and businesses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting information systems
Accounting principles and practices
Financial accounting and reporting
Company and commercial law
Management accounting
Principles of economics
Principles of finance
Statistics for business and finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-14 00:00:00 , National

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International Applicants: Whilst there is no set closing date for the submission of most applications, submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 106759E
Applicants with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional of managerial experience will also be considered for entry.
The duration of the course may be reduced to one-year equivalent full time (8 subjects) with appropriate credit exemptions.
Admission is based on:
- Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline, or
- Bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience, or
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher in a related discipline, or
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
- Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47200 AUD / year

≈ 47200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34400 AUD / year

≈ 34400 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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