Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Finance

Edith Cowan University

This course starts by providing basic accounting and finance knowledge and skills and then develops higherlevel capabilities by providing students the option of an accountingfocused stream or a financefocused streamStudents graduating in this course can pursue further expertise in the accounting and finance areas by progressing to the Master of Professional Accounting or the Master of Finance and BankingCourse learning outcomesDemonstrate a global body of advanced accounting and finance knowledge and practice by planning implementing and evaluating functions and tasks in a specialised business settingApply high level independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutionsCommunicate advanced knowledge and concepts of accounting and finance to a variety of audiences in business settingsCritique complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequenceCareer OpportunitiesEmployment opportunities in the area of accounting relate to the provision of services in financial reporting taxation auditing insolvency budgeting cost management planning and decisionmaking by organisations and individuals and advisory services on compliance and performance requirements for statutory and strategic governance Employment opportunities in the area of finance relate investment management and advice corporate treasury banking and financial servicesPossible future job titlesFinancial accountant Management accountant Financial or budget analyst Corporate treasurer Financial market dealer Investment adviser Investment manager Lending consultant Entrepreneur or small business owner