Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice
Business, administration and law
Accountants and those with a strong understanding of accounting principles play a critical role in all businesses and organisations. Because they’re responsible for budgeting, planning and evaluating performance, it’s virtually impossible to make strategic business decisions without them. The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is ideal for those wishing to transition to a role in accounting or those seeking to understand the principles of accounting practice to progress in their existing field. You’ll study four key contemporary accounting units via structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. This course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting.
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- North Ryde
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 111135F
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Course overview
Accountants and those with a strong understanding of accounting principles play a critical role in all businesses and organisations. Because they’re responsible for budgeting, planning and evaluating performance, it’s virtually impossible to make strategic business decisions without them. The Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practice is ideal for those wishing to transition to a role in accounting or those seeking to understand the principles of accounting practice to progress in their existing field. You’ll study four key contemporary accounting units via structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. This course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Practice, the Master of Accounting and the Master of Professional Accounting.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | North Ryde | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | $22,200per year | International students |
Where it is taught
North Ryde
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Accounting Practicemq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source