AQF Level 8
Sydney
CRICOS 097841A
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Four postgraduate accounting subjects completed in about 16 weeks at our Sydney campus.
Four postgraduate accounting subjects completed in about 16 weeks at our Sydney campus.
The GCPA provides foundational accounting knowledge and practical financial skills for entry-level professional practice. It is designed as a standalone qualification or as a structured pathway into the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) (MPAA).
See what is compulsory, where you can choose, and how the qualification connects to further study.
Published full-time duration: 16 weeks. Complete all four subjects to meet the course’s academic requirements.
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPA501 | Accounting Principles | 6 |
| MPA502 | Business and Company Law | 6 |
| MPA503 | Economics for Business | 6 |
| MPA504 | Business Finance | 6 |
Finish the subjects listed above and meet the certificate’s award requirements.
Finish with the certificate, or apply to the MPAA and request credit.
With four subjects credited, complete 12 further subjects for the 16-subject master’s award.
Progression is subject to admission and credit approval. With all four certificate subjects credited, 12 further subjects complete the 16-subject master’s degree; the certificate is not an additional four subjects.
Checked 19 September 2026 against the TIIS course outline (opens in a new tab) and admission criteria. Confirm subject availability, prerequisites and your individual study plan with TIIS before enrolment.
Read the full admission criteria and alternative entry routes. Overseas qualifications require equivalence assessment.
A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent; alternatively, a related Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus three years of relevant work experience in the past five years.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 6.0), or equivalent.
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Support accounting operations and financial record-keeping.
Analyse financial data and support reporting functions.
Manage accounts payable/receivable and bookkeeping.
Assist with tax preparation and compliance for clients.